Dick Johnston Award
This award is presented at the annual
fall luncheon to a public library
for the purpose of establishing or improving a library collection.
The award was established to honor the late Dick Johnston, who was a member
of the Metro-Detroit Book & Author Society and served as its president
in 1980 and 1981. Mr. Johnston was president of the Michigan Library
Association and Director of the Birmingham and Bloomfield Township
Libraries.
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Elaine R. Irvin Friends Award
This award is presented at the annual
fall luncheon to a Friends of the Library group. The grant is awarded to support a program or project
which fills a significant need that impacts the library's patrons and the
community.
The award was established to honor the late Elaine R. Irvin, who was a
devoted member of the Metro-Detroit Book & Author Society Board for many
years. Elaine worked for the Friends of the Detroit Public Library and
was dedicated to the principle that "good libraries need good
Friends".
Grants offered at future Book & Author luncheons will include:
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James C. Dance Award for the Arts
This award is presented at the annual spring luncheon to a public or academic library. The award is for establishing or improving an arts book collection, or for establishing and/or expanding a program which advances or celebrates any of the arts.
The award was established to honor the late James C. Dance, who was one of the founders of the Metro-Detroit Book & Author Society, and who served as its Master of Ceremonies for 19 luncheons. Mr. Dance was the public relations coordinator of the Detroit Public Library.
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Literacy Grants
The Literacy grant is awarded periodically to a literacy organization.
Book sales support grants. Please purchase your books at the luncheon! |