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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Deborah Littrell Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 3:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [syscon-tx] FW: The next Big Read request for proposals deadline isApril 12! Importance: High This is a wonderful opportunity. They'd like to see more applications from Texas. Deborah Littrell -----Original Message----- From: Ellen Arnold [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 11:13 AM To: Ellen Arnold Subject: The next Big Read request for proposals deadline is April 12! Having trouble viewing this e-mail? <http://www.imls.gov/news/images/bremail/br_email.htm> Click here to open in a web browser. The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest. Dear Colleague, The <http://www.imls.gov/> Institute of Museum and Library Services, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, is proud to announce the second deadline for The Big Read program. The purpose of The Big Read is to revitalize the role of literature in American popular culture. Grants ranging from $5,000 - $20,000 are available to encourage local communities to inspire literary reading through the Big Read program. Organizations selected to participate in The Big Read will receive a grant, financial support to attend a national orientation meeting, educational and promotional materials for broad distribution, an organizer's guide for developing and managing Big Read activities, inclusion of the organization and its activities on The Big Read Web site, and the prestige of participating in a highly visible national initiative. Approximately 120 organizations of varying sizes across the country will be selected in this cycle. Request for Proposals Deadline is April 12, 2007 <http://www.imls.gov/news/images/bremail/logos.jpg> <http://www.imls.gov/images/clear.gif> In addition to the grant, selected organizations will receive a library of related materials for each community's use to entice readers to join The Big Read. These materials include: * Reader's guides for each book, providing historical context, author biographies, discussion questions, and more. * Teacher's guides for each novel, with ten days of lesson plans, including writing assignments, discussion questions, and handouts. * CDs for each book, with commentary from renowned artists, educators, and public figures. * TV spots and radio programming, as part of a comprehensive media plan. * Publicity materials, including posters, banners, and bookmarks. * An online organizer's guide for executing a successful Big Read program. * A comprehensive Web site, bringing the program, the books, and the materials to a wider audience and serving as a gateway for participating cities to share ideas. Big Read Materials <http://www.imls.gov/news/images/bremail/materials.jpg> We encourage libraries everywhere - in communities and on campuses-- to take part in The Big Read. As centers for civic engagement with trained and committed staff, libraries bring important expertise to Big Read partnerships. We are thrilled to play a part in this important initiative. Sincerely, Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director, IMLS Go to <http://www.neabigread.org/> www.NEABigRead.org to download the Request for Proposals. Questions? Call Arts Midwest at 612.341.0755 or e-mail <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] Proposal deadline: April 12, 2007 Project activity: September - December 2007
