Innovations in Reading Prize 2011

For individuals, institutions, and collaborative programs using innovative approaches to successfully inspire a lifelong love of reading

2011 Innovations due date
POSTMARK DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 22, 2011

The complete application process is available in the Application Form.

Each year, the National Book Foundation awards a number of prizes of up to $2,500 each to individuals and institutions–or partnerships between the two–that have developed innovative means of creating and sustaining a lifelong love of reading. In addition to promoting the best of American literature through the National Book Awards, the Foundation also seeks to expand the audience for literature in America. Through the Innovations in Reading Prizes, those individuals and institutions that use particularly innovative methods to generate excitement and a passionate engagement with books and literature will be rewarded for their creativity and leadership.

Questions? Contact the Foundation at 212.685.0261.
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