[Libs-Or] Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award Deadline

[MITCHOFF Kate Houston]

Maureen Hayes knew the importance of bringing children and
authors/illustrators together and the impact it can have on their lives.
In 2005 the Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Visit Award was established
with funding from Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing. This award
honors Maureen Hayes' life-long effort to make such visits a reality.
The award provides up to $4,000 towards the honorarium and travel costs
of a writer/illustrator to visit a location where children might
otherwise never have this amazing opportunity.  Applicant must be an
ALSC member, work in conjunction with other organizations, be able to
supply administrative support, facilities and visibly promote this
presentation as a distinctive event.  For more information visit the
ALSC website at
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/profawards/hayesawar
d/index.cfm or contact Linda Ernst <lindaern at kcls.org
<mailto:lindaern at kcls.org> >

Applications can be found on the ALSC site under professional awards.
All applications must be received by December 1, 2008.

The deadline is fast approaching - don't waste time - send your
application in now!

Kate Houston Mitchoff 
School Corps Librarian & Lead Worker 
205 NE Russell St. Portland OR 97212 
503.988.6004 

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