Year of the Book
Our one-year partnership with elementary schools encourages students to read and write more often for enjoyment in school and at home.
CLiF provides select elementary schools in New Hampshire and Vermont with more than $25,000 worth of children’s literacy programs, support, and brand-new books over the course of one school year.
Our current Year of the Book partners are:
- Johnson, Newbury, and Brownington, VT
- Berlin, Pittsfield, and Pittsburg, NH
Activities
We collaborate with principals, librarians, and school staff to choose and implement six fun, enriching literacy activities during the year. Examples include:
- Interactive storytelling presentations
- Author or illustrator visits
- Multi-day writing workshops
- Book giveaways
- Mini-grants for teachers
Books to Keep
Each student who participates in Year of the Book will have the opportunity to choose 10 brand-new books to take home from a selection of hundreds of high-quality titles.
To Apply
A school must meet these requirements to apply for CLiF’s Year of the Book program:
- Be a public elementary school in New Hampshire or Vermont
- At least 30% of students qualify for free and reduced lunch
- At least 25% of students score below proficient on NECAP reading and writing tests
- Have a specific literacy-related school-wide goal for the year
We will accept applications for Year of the Book between January 1, 2013 and March 1, 2013. Click Apply below to download an application.