
Sharing information from Stephanie Luyt at Traverse City Area Public Schools about a grant opportunity for an author visit. ____ The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Grants Administration Committee are now accepting online applications for the 2021 Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award. This $4,000 award, made possible by an annual gift from Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing in honor of Maureen Hayes, brings together children and nationally recognized authors/illustrators by funding an author/illustrator visit to a library. Click here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Falsc%2Fawardsgrants%2Fprofawards%2Fhayesaward&data=04%7C01%7Creishk%40michigan.gov%7C99a58a0533b547f5d97608d8f00168f3%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637523236144971307%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=ktRylpvd0czvTJtjrparndz%2BGnXvnDZuuRHIX1Jludw%3D&reserved=0> for more information or to apply. Applicants must be personal members of ALSC as well as ALA. The grant award is for up to $4,000.00. Karren Reish Library of Michigan Library Grants Coordinator 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> [cid:image003.png@01D72246.5E501280]