Humanities Montana is now accepting applications for the Montana Center for the Book Prize. This $1,000 cash award will be given to up to five programs across the state, nominated by a community member or self-nominated in recognition of their efforts to promote literacy and literature in their region. Nominations are due July 15, 2020, for this round of awards.

The Montana Center for the Book Prize recognizes programs that offer creative and wide-reaching literary and literacy programming. Eligible programs include festivals, literacy resources, reading and discussion events, Little Free Libraries with community engagement, writing workshops, and more. A list of past winners and the current nomination form is available at www.humanitiesmontana.org/montana-center-for-the-book-prize/.