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Target and First Book Make Some Noise in School Libraries!

October 5th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Book Recipients, First Book Events, Marketplace

Fall has officially arrived, and with that marks the launch of the 2009 Target Volunteer School Library Makeover!  Target is once again teaming up with First Book to provide books for school library projects across the country through the Target Volunteer School Library Makeover.
Throughout September and October, Target Volunteers will award more than 1,600 Title [...]

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Target Takes Education on the Road

September 17th, 2009 · No Comments · General, Literacy

As schools across the country throw open their doors to millions of smiling and anxious faces this fall, Target is helping to ensure that these smiles are not dampened by our challenging economic climate.
Since 2006, Target’s Field Trip Grants program has promoted the importance of enhancing students’ studies outside the classroom by providing more than [...]

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Odds and Bookends: September 11

September 11th, 2009 · No Comments · Books & Reading, Literacy Links and Articles

Target Volunteers School Library Makeover
Target, First Book and the Heart of America Foundation have teamed up to provide books to children in need across the United States. Target kicked off the project this week on September 10 as part of the United We Serve initiative.
National Library Card Sign-up Month Begins
September is National Library [...]

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