Grants

Wisconsin Authors and Illustrators Speak Grants

The Wisconsin Center for the Book is accepting applications for the 2009-2010 Wisconsin Authors and Illustrators Speak grants:

Communities can celebrate and explore the literature of Wisconsin authors and illustrators through a grant from the Wisconsin Center for the Book. The grant policies stipulate that organizations and groups receive the award but funding goes directly to the author or illustrator. The Wisconsin Center for the Book will award up to eight grants of $300 each.

More information and the application can be found on the Wisconsin Authors and Illustrators Speak page of the Wisconsin Center for the Book web site.

Art Museums and Galleries Donate Books

From Channel Weekly, April 2, 2009

The Distribution to Underserved Communities Library Program (DUC) is a nationwide effort that distributes brand-new books on contemporary art to rural and inner-city libraries, public schools, and alternative reading centers completely free of charge. These books are donated from some of the foremost art museums and galleries across the country.

If you are a public institution in a rural, inner-city, or underserved community, you are eligible to receive these free materials.

You may learn more about the program, browse the selection of titles, and place an order for books on their website at http://www.ducprogram.org.

Institutions are encouraged to place an order from the remaining 2008-09 catalogue stock. The DUC will be launching the 2009-10 catalogue of books in June--by placing an order now, your library will be added to the email list and will receive an announcement once the new books arrive (at which time you may place a new order).

All books are shipped completely free of charge!

If you have questions about the program or the ordering process, feel free to contact the DUC program at info@ducprogram.org or (212) 255-2919.