Young Adult Reading Incentive Award (YARI)

Criteria

• Development and implementation of a creative and effective reading incentive program for young adults in grades 6-12 within the preceding eighteen months.
• Evidence of patron/student motivation to read and participate in the reading incentive program.

• Must be a member of the Young Adult Round Table.
• Must be a public or school librarian who has served young adults in grades 6-12 within the preceding eighteen months of the presentation of the award.
• May be nominated by any resident of the State of Texas: self, school administrators, students, teachers, librarians, library board members, Friends of the Library members, parents, patrons, etc.
• May not be nominated while serving on the Young Adult Round Table Awards Committee or for 12 months following terms of service.

Deadline: February 15 at 11:59 PM

• November 1 – Application form available
• February 15, 11:59 PM – Application deadline
• March 7 – Notifications will be sent to the recipient and the TLA office.
• March 15 – All other applicants notified.

Preparation:

Please use the attached planning sheet and evaluation rubric to organize your application.

Issuance:

Honorariums and plaques will be sent directly to the winner. TLA issues honorariums after the annual conference closes.