Books Across America Grants - NEA Foundation

National Education Association Foundation announced its Books Across America grant program for books for public school libraries in needy communities, where at least 70% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunches. 50 grants of $1,000 each will be awarded. California schools need this -- especially those with eliminated or reduced library programs! Deadline for applications is November 20, 2009. Contact is Anita Merina at 202-822-7289.

Dear Mr. President - NEA and Kidthing

AASL (American Association of School Librarians) announced that NEA (National Education Association) and kidthing®, are inviting American children to share their hopes, dreams, and ideas with President-elect Barack Obama.

What to do: children send in their ideas in the form of letters or drawings by mail or e-mail attachments. Top submissions will be featured in kidthing's Dear Mr. President digital book which will be unveiled in the kidthing store on President's Day, February 16, 2009. kidthing will offer the digital book for free. A limited edition print will also be sent to the White House.

When: Deadline for submissions is January 20, 2009.