The purpose of the Young Adult Reading Incentive (YARI) Award is to honor a library worker who has shown exceptional ability in motivating young adults to read via the development and implementation of a creative and effective reading program for young adults in grades 6-12  .

The award consists of an engraved plaque and a stipend of $500 to be presented at the TLA Annual Conference.

Criteria

• Development and implementation of a creative and effective reading 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 program.

Recipient

• 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.

Self-submission of programs by public and school librarians and library workers is highly encouraged!

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2024.