Submissions Now Open for National Book Foundation’s 2017 Innovations in Reading Prize

Do you know of a literacy program in the US which has promoted reading in an innovative way?

The National Book Foundation has just announced its ninth annual Innovations in Reading Prize.

From the announcement:

The National Book Foundation's 2017 Innovations in Reading Prize will award $10,000 to an individual or organization that has developed an innovative project which creates and sustains a lifelong love of reading in the community they serve. In addition, the Foundation will recognize four projects, which will receive honorable mention.

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All U.S. citizens and American institutions are eligible for this prize. Previous winners can apply for new initiatives.

Examples include:

• After-school and community-based programs
• Non-profits such as museums and libraries
• Startups focused on reading and literature

You can submit your project, or recommend another program, but in any case applications are due by 28 February.