The Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature (CSMCL) is now accepting applications for their grants for Children’s Day, Book Day (El Día de Los Niños/El Día de Los Libros) programming with an African American focus. Find details and an application here. Applications must be received by February 28, 2019 and the awards will be announced on or about March 1, 2019.

Libraries that serve children and their families are eligible to apply; the event must be held on or about April 30, 2018. The award consists of a $500 grant in selected multicultural children’s books for the winning library.