To Light the Way

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We take pride in: projects that inspire children to read, to stir their imagination and to open their minds to the world programs that underscore the power of the printed word Library of Congress designations that promote public awareness of the important literary contributions of our State symposia that hone professional skills and defi ne the gathering and sharing of knowledge to connect ideas to the human experience a most signifi cant connection through the New Jersey Center for the Book’s national affi liation with the Library of Congress

It has been my privilege to serve as founding Chair of the New Jersey Center for the Book and to move its agenda forward. I thank the distinguished Board of Directors, a remarkable assemblage of talented professionals, who have contributed hours of volunteer time, creativity and energy.

I invite you to stand with us as an active supporter of the New Jersey Center for the Book, to take pride in our accomplishments, to join our continuing celebration of the book and New Jersey’s unique literary heritage. You too can become a vital part of our initiative by becoming a Life Member of the New Jersey Center for the Book.

Renee Swartz, Chair and Coordinator New Jersey Center for the Book

L(f" M)*+)r,&(- expresses your ongoing support of the vital work of the New Jersey Center for the Book. Life Membership costs $100. Life members are acknowledged for their generosity and commitment and invited to all New Jersey Center for the Book programs and celebrations. Checks for life membership should be made payable to the New Jersey Center for the Book and sent to the Business Manager, School of Communication & Information, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 4 Huntington Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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The New Jersey Center for the Book is part of the Library of Congress outreach program to bring to each state the great resources of this national treasure.

Programs are open to the public and provide learning opportunities, professional development and symposia. Workshops and special events are designed to augment topics of interest to educators, administrators and library professionals who provide enriched literary experiences for the citizens of New Jersey.

For New Jersey students, the centerpiece is Letters About Literature, a national program that encourages and rewards both reading and writing. New Jersey teachers and students have embraced this program with enthusiasm and success.

The Library of Congress established a national Center for the Book in 1977. New Jersey became the 44th state within the national network of 50 states to join this initiative. The mission of the New Jersey Center for the Book is to create imaginative and varied programs in the state of New Jersey.

The New Jersey Center for the Book serves as a dynamic literary catalyst on the state level to bring together diverse partners to develop and offer programs for the public, librarians, educators and young people.

The mandate of the New Jersey Center for the Book enables it to work as an umbrella resource with private, nonprofi t, public and educational organizations.

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„ Young writers who participate in Letters About Literature, a reading/writing initiative involving more than 3,500 New Jersey students a year

„ The joy of reading with the National Book Festival, an annual festival of 150,000 who each year see New Jersey’s display in the Pavilion of States showcasing 50 states’ programs in Washington, D.C.

„ Dedicated librarians, school library media specialists and educators, honoring them with the Miss Rumphius Award for outstanding and innovative learning experiences for students

„ Literary Landmarks that are treasures of New Jersey: Newark Public Library, Paterson Public Library, Joyce Kilmer Tree on the campus of Rutgers, the State University and Walt Whitman House in Camden

„ New Jersey Notable Authors honors New Jersey authors and books about New Jersey

„ Distinguished Librarianship in partnership with the Rutgers School of Communication and Information

„ Special Events and Symposia: Stellar Science Spectacular at Liberty Science Center, the Fluid Dynamic of Information Literacy; Harnessing the Challenge, at Princeton University, the NJ Youth Detention Traveling Exhibit, Showcasing Information Literacies: New Dimension 2008 at Newark Public Library, the Literary Map of New Jersey, Writers Workshops, Poetry Readings and Receptions honoring authors and illustrators

For detailed descriptions of the New Jersey Center for the Book’s past, ongoing and future programs, please go to www.njcenterforthebook.org. P'r@n)rs 'n; FAi)nBs The School of Communication and Information at Rutgers University provides a home for the New Jersey Center for the Book. The New Jersey State Library, the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Betty Turock Foundation underwrite Center for the Book programming.

Associations that work with the New Jersey Center for the Book include the New Jersey Association of School Librarians, the New Jersey Education Association, the New Jersey Historical Society, the New Jersey Library Association, the New Jersey Reading Association, New Jersey Reads, the New Jersey State Library and the New Jersey State Society.

Library partners include East Brunswick Public Library, Monmouth County Library, and the four regional library cooperatives of the New Jersey Library Network, Newark Public Library and Princeton University’s Lewis Library.

Partners also include the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education at Stevens Institute of Technology, the Center for International Scholarship in School Libraries (CISSL), Educational Testing Service, the International Student Media Festival, and Liberty Science Center. N)/ J)r01 C)2t)r 34r t&" B567 Bo'r; C Directors The Board includes leaders in education, government, library and media studies and advocacy, all dedicated to preserving New Jersey’s rich literary heritage and stimulating future literary achievements throughout the state.

For detailed descriptions of the New Jersey Center for the Book’s past, ongoing and future programs, please go to www.njcenterforthebook.org. The New Jersey Center for the Book depends on individuals and organizations that generously share their time, ideas, facilities, services and fi nancial support. The Board actively seeks both gifts and in-kind donations to advance the mission of the New Jersey Center for the Book. If you believe in the power of the written word, please help the New Jersey Center for the Book continue programs that recognize the vital roles that books and reading play in our culture.

The Center for the Book also depends upon generous in-kind donations that make its events possible. If your organization can help host a public event, symposium or meeting, please email [email protected]. The Board also welcomes ideas, suggestions and collaborative opportunities.

All donations to the New Jersey Center for the Book are tax deductible through the Rutgers Foundation. Checks may be made payable to the New Jersey Center for the Book. Individual and corporate sponsors are encouraged to underwrite the Center for the Book programs, match funds or offer their services, facilities and special talents.

Life membership and contributions may be sent to: Business Manager School of Communication & Information Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey 4 Huntington Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901

www.njcenterforthebook.org