With the school budgets being tighter and tighter this past year, the Junior High my son attends lost their librarian position. As a Parent Association President I am concerned with all the items schools, students and teachers have been doing without. I keep a watch eye for opportunities that might help alleviate such shortfalls. My funder today brings one of those helpful opportunities to schools and those who love to read.

This week’s pick: The Laura Bush Foundation for Libraries will be awarding grants of up to $6,000 for schools that are working to update, extend, and diversify the book collections of school libraries. The Foundation hope to promote a love of reading by providing schools and students with the books they most need. Primary focus will be given to schools with a very high percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced price lunch.

The deadline for application is December 31, 2009 and more information can be found by clicking here.