'Big Sky Reads' stipends available for Montana book clubs

From Humanites Montana

The Montana Center for the Book supports public book clubs in rural areas that engage in deeper, thought-provoking discussions about literature.

The Big Sky Reads program, now in its second year, provides $500 stipends to book clubs for trained discussion leaders, author visits, book shipping, marketing, and other costs that enhance the humanities value of a program. Book clubs must be open to the public and meet in a public space or school.

All book clubs supported by Montana Center for the Book contribute reading lists, discussion questions, event times and more to the center’s Facebook group. This is a great resource to find new books, new participants, discussion questions, and facilitators.

Anyone who thinks their group’s  — library, school, or other organization — book club qualifies can apply for this award any time. The program funds up to ten clubs each year.

The application has no deadline and is available online at http://www.humanitiesmontana.org/centerforthebook/bigskyreads.php/.