The award is given to an individual RUSA member who has demonstrated leadership in promoting African American literature. More information can be found here: .
Given to an member who has demonstrated leadership in promoting African American literature, the winner receives a $1,250 monetary prize to fund travel expenses to the Annual Conference, two tickets to the United for Libraries author events: The Gala Author Tea and The Laugh’s On Us, two complete sets of Zora Neale Hurston’s books and audiobooks and a beautiful personalized plaque.
More information can be found here: .
Dr. Grace Jackson-Brown from the Duane G. Meyer Library at Missouri State University was selected for her work with the Springfield African American Read-In and Dream...
Broadnax was selected for her bibliography project, Selected Literature Published by the Civil War Soul Sisters. Her submission is posted on the Library of Congress...
Broadnax was selected for her wonderful bibliography project, “Selected Literature Published by the Civil War Soul Sisters.” The project showcases the writings of “…black women...
She was selected for her role in Tulisoma, a successful and growing community-based literary festival that features African American authors and artists and promotes literacy...
Candidates will be evaluated based on the quality and contribution of their project. Project examples include, but are not limited to, a program, display, collection building efforts, a special readers’ advisory focus, or innovation in service. Candidates will also be evaluated on the extent their projects promoted African American literature and highlighted its rich history and diversity. In addition, the candidate’s project should serve as a model for others, must be innovative and/or should advance service in this area. Candidates will also be evaluated based on the quality of their essay and the ideas expressed therein (clarity of content and form, clear goals and benefits of attendance, commitment to and the library profession, enthusiasm, and potential growth perceived). More information can be found here: .
Given to an member who has demonstrated leadership in promoting African American literature, the winner receives a $1,250 monetary prize to fund travel expenses to the Annual Conference, two tickets to the United for Libraries author events: The Gala Author Tea and The Laugh’s On Us, two complete sets of Zora Neale Hurston’s books and audiobooks and a beautiful personalized plaque.
More information can be found here: .
