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March 2020

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Apply for a Children's Day Book Day Mini-Grant!

For more information about the mini-grants and how to apply, click here. 

Attention teachers, librarians, and literacy advocates! From March 9 to March 20, 2020, WNDB will accept applications to receive one of 10 mini-grants ($250 each) for schools, libraries, and other educational institutions within the United States to celebrate Children’s Day, Book Day. WNDB is excited to provide additional financial resources to literacy advocates who are taking part in the 24th anniversary of Children’s Day, Book Day.

The mini-grant application will open on Monday, March 9 at 9:00 AM (Eastern) and close on Friday, March 20 at 11:59 PM (Eastern). Our team will email winners by March 27. Funds can be used to support Children’s Day, Book Day celebrations that will take place from April 1 to April 30.

Pat Mora, poet and author of books for children, teens, and adults, founded Children’s Day, Book Day in 1996 inspired by the April Mexican celebration of El Dia Del Nino, the Day of the Children. This national initiative aims to bring bookjoy to all children and their families throughout the year. Annually, Children’s Day, Book Day celebrations take place in April culminating on April 30 with book fiestas, giveaways, author visits, among other activities, held at schools, libraries, childcare centers, parks, universities/colleges, and community centers across the country.

To apply for a mini-grant, please fill out the application form here.

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