In 2008 I submitted a grant to the State Library system asking for $15,000 to start a video gaming club. At this time video gaming was not looked on as a legitimate library experience, and it is still meeting some resistance. After extensive research I wrote, and consequently received, this grant. My research showed that video games are shown to increase literacy in children and teens.
One of the grant judges told me, and shared with many other YA Librarians, that it was the best grant she has read. My grant administrator commented many times on the quality of my writing.
I have requested a copy of this grant from The Booth & Dimock Memorial Library. If it is received I will post it here.
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