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"Creating a Nation of Readers"
Creating a Nation of Readers was launched in April of 2007 through the collaboration of Weigl Publishers Inc. of New York and Rock for Reading and Book Worm Angels of Chicago. The program seeks to combat rising youth illiteracy rates in the United States through the recruitment of book donations from publishers and distribution of donated books to literacy organizations. Publishers who have books to donate should contact Linda Weigl at linda@weigl.com. Organizations requiring books may make application at the Rock for Reading website, www. rockforreading.org. Creating a Nation of Readers is committed to getting books to those children who most need them and to inspiring one child at a time, one book at a time to discover the wonderful world of reading.
Click here for a list of participating publishers
The following is a representation of the
types of books that are available.
BOOK GRANT APPLICATION
Rock For Reading, in conjunction with Weigl Publishers, Inc. and Book Worm Angels, has been awarding book grants since 2007. Grants are awarded to groups that support our mission to fight the rising tide of illiteracy and renew interest in reading. Rock For Reading targets organizations that focus on functional-literacy programs as well as those that encourage a culture of reading. Rock For Reading supports stand along reading and literacy programs as well as public, school and in-class libraries whose objectives include:
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Gaining the support of the administration, librarians, classroom teachers, parents and community leaders.
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Purchasing engaging and age-appropriate books.
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Having books available and presented in a way that encourages use of school libraries, in-class libraries and reading and literacy programs.
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Developing goals regarding the number of books children read.
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Developing a means to objectively track improvement.
Proposal Deadlines
Rock For Reading does not have an excessive book inventory. We work through many different publishers throughout the United States and fulfill requests as they come in. As a result, Rock For Reading does not have fixed grant cycles. Book grants are generally awarded four times a year and proposals are considered on a first come, first serve basis. Book grants are typically disbursed during the subsequent quarter depending on availability and logistical considerations. Our distribution partner, Book Worm Angels, fulfills all book requests. Please note: Shipping costs, although minimal, are not generally included.
Range of Grants
Minimum book grant: 250 books; No maximum
Reporting
Rock for Reading requires that you submit a final end-of-year report by December 15th. Please include in it a short narrative describing the program's progress, accomplishments and challenges.
Projects Rock For Reading Does Not Fund
The following types of projects are generally not eligible for Rock For Reading book grants:
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grants directly to individuals
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production of book, film, television or radio projects
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projects outside the United States
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projects directed by government bodies (federal, state, local)
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capital campaigns, equipment purchases, endowments or deficit financing
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lobbying to influence elections or legislation
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conferences, publications or research projects unless they are directly connected to ongoing program activities
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Organizations with operating budgets in excess of $500,000
Endorsements
Book grants awarded from Rock For Reading in no way constitute an endorsement and recipients are not entitled to use this information in any form of their organization’s advertising and marketing efforts.
Submit this grant application form. Following your application, you will be required to submit supporting documentation by mail or fax. Grant applications received online may be processed faster than offline applications.
Apply by Mail / Fax
To apply for a grant, please be sure to include the following information:
1. Name, address, telephone number, and contact person for your organization
2. Proposal summary (max 300 words)
3. Background information on your organization:
4. Organizational impact:
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Number of kids in program
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Number of kids who regularly attend program
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Number of parents directly involved in program
5. Budget information:
7. A copy of your IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt verification letter. If you do not have 501(c)(3) status, you must include the IRS 501(c)(3) letter and authorization from the organization acting as your fiscal agent.
For more information or to submit a proposal, contact:
Jennifer Abman Scott
773-209-6878
Fax: 847-251-8052
jen@rockforreading.org
Michael Ban
773-528-4786
Fax: 773-477-2207
mpban1@ameritech.net
Participating Publishers
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. has been the leader in reference and education publishing since 1768. Its products include the 32-volume Encyclopaedia Britannica, Britannica Concise Encyclopedia and the Encyclopaedia Britannica Almanac. Britannica also has many digital products for consumers, schools, libraries and universities, including Britannica Online School Edition and Enciclopedia Universal en Español. The company makes its headquarters in Chicago.
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Free Spirit is the leading publisher of learning tools that support young people’s social and emotional health. We help children and teens to think for themselves, succeed in life, and make a difference in the world.
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Heinemann-Raintree, a division of Harcourt Education, is a leading publisher of children’s nonfiction books, serving schools and public libraries. Our three major imprints are Heinemann Library, Raintree Library, and Heinemann-Raintree Classroom. All Heinemann-Raintree books feature appropriately leveled text, carefully chosen content, and engaging design.
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Rourke Publishing LLC has been publishing non-fiction children's books for over twenty-five years. The editorial mission is to produce publications complying with national curriculum standards. The high-interest series, vividly portrayed with full-color photography and illustrations provide motivation for children to develop more fluent reading and comprehension skills.
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Based in Irvine, CA, Saddleback Educational Publishing publishes high-interest materials for struggling students in the middle grades through high school. These resources, correlated to national standards, consist of supplementary curriculum material in the core subjects of language arts, math, and science in multiple formats; young adult fiction and nonfiction beginning at reading levels as low at 2.0; our best-selling adapted classics with over 44 titles to choose from; and 45 graphically illustrated classics including 12 graphic Shakespeare titles offering the opportunity for differentiated instruction. Our resources activate prior knowledge; emphasize learning over performance; offer strategy instruction; and challenge students with higher order thinking skills.
We believe that students tend to be motivated when they are doing things they are good at doing. The best way to motivate struggling readers to read is to teach them how to read. With the goal of helping to transform disengaged students into motivated and successful learners, Saddleback will continue to provide educators with the finest quality curriculum assistance well into the future.
 
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The Child's World is an independent, family-owned company that has been publishing books for schools and libraries for nearly 50 years. Our objective is simple: to introduce children to the joys and rewards of reading.
 
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The Creative Company is proud to present our award winning collection of books. Recognized around the world for their excellence in writing, illustration, and design, each of these exquisite stories will be a prized possession for years to come.
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Weigl Publishers Inc. brings education to life by creating inspired learning resources that engage the minds of young readers. Dedicated to publishing nonfiction, Weigl books are filled with eye-catching visuals and well-researched, trustworthy content. Weigl's learning resources prepare students for the challenges of life in the 21st century.
 
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Lerner Publishing Group is one of the nation's largest independent children's book publishers and is based in Minneapolis, MN. The company is made up of the following imprints and divisions: Lerner Publications, Millbrook Books, Twenty-First Century Books, Graphic Universe™, Carolrhoda Books, First Avenue Editions, Kar-Ben Publishing, and LernerClassroom.
 
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