Ranson Elementary School was one of 200 schools from 40 states nationwide to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded $1 million in library grants.
RES principal Lance Astorino said school librarian Ashtyn Stoddard will use the funds to update and diversify her collection.
“This grant opportunity provides our school and students a variety of new books and resources to better equip our library and expose young learners to rich, meaningful, and impactful texts."
Mrs. Bush revealed her 2024 summer reading list at the annual Laura Bush Book Club event. The list includes recommendations for young readers through middle schoolers from new releases to the classics.
“Instilling a love of reading is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children,” Mrs. Bush said. “This year’s reading list celebrates the best of summer. I encourage all parents and caregivers to get outside in the fresh summer air, and enjoy these classic stories together.”
The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries supports school libraries with the greatest needs, with the goal of encouraging all students to develop a love of reading and learning. Since its inception in 2002, it has awarded $22 million to over 3,800 schools across the country.