Mathical Book Prize - School Library Collection Development Grants

Deadline: March 9, 2023

Presented by the Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (SLMath) in partnership with School Library Journal (SLJ), the 2023 Mathical Book Prize Collection Development Awards program will provide $700 to up to 32 Title I U.S. school libraries to purchase Mathical Book Prize-winning titles for their schools.

The Mathical Book Prize recognizes outstanding PreK–12 children’s and youth trade fiction and nonfiction that inspire a love of math. Prize-winning books span grades PreK through 12 and feature novels, biographies, chapter books and picture books and are selected every year by a committee of math teachers, reading teachers, mathematicians, librarians, early childhood experts, and others. Winners will be determined by SLJ staff and a grant administrator and announced in late April.

To be eligible, schools must document their Title I status and employ a full- or part-time librarian who meets state requirements for school library media certification and is currently employed as a media specialist, teacher librarian, or equivalent position. SLJ will

Priority will be given to schools whose library staff demonstrate the greatest promise in using funds to advance the goals of their school library, and who are enthusiastic about encouraging students to explore a love of mathematics in their everyday lives. Diversity of geographic location and grade level of students served will be considered in the determination of a final set of winners.

For more information and the online application form, visit the website: https://www.slj.com/?page=mathical-book-prize-awards