Deadline: 7/15/2019
Amount: non monetary
Description:
The purpose of this program is to engage underserved teens who are facing difficult challenges through literature-based library outreach programs. For FY 2019, this program will focus on the theme “Growing Up Brave on the Margins: Courage and Coming of Age.” Participating libraries will work with small groups of approximately ten teens, provide up to four theme-related books for each participant to keep as their own, and convene opportunities for exploration and discussion of relevant humanities content among peers. Participating libraries will host at least one reading and discussion event for each of the selected titles on the reading list. Libraries are also strongly encouraged to offer at least one interactive session led by a racial healing practitioner(s).