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CENTER FOR THE BOOK

The Louisiana Center for the Book was established in the State Library of Louisiana in 1994 for the purpose of stimulating public interest in reading, books and libraries. It is affiliated with the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress and works to accomplish its mission in three ways: by developing, sponsoring and coordinating statewide reading and writing enrichment programs for children; by identifying and nurturing the objectives of Louisiana’s writers, publishers, and others involved in the creation and promotion of books; and by encouraging Louisianans to read by presenting or sponsoring public presentations by accomplished authors, thus enabling the public to interact with living authors.

About the Louisiana Center for the Book: Learn more about the function and services provided by the Louisiana Center for the Book.	Louisiana Writer Award: Honoring contemporary Louisiana writers whose published body of work represents a distinguished and enduring contribution to the literary and intellectual heritage of Louisiana.
Louisiana Book Festival: Annual event since 2002 and open for all the state's citizens. Learn more about this past Louisiana Book Festival and plans for the coming year.	Mini Grant Program: A grant program for Louisiana Public Library systems providing financial assistance to support author presentations and book-related programs.
.	Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award: Fostering a love of reading in the children of Louisiana by giving them the opportunity to participate in the selection of books worthy of receiving an award for literary excellence.
	Links to On-Line Resources: Click on the option above for access to other related web-based resources of interest.

Office of the Lt. Governor • Mitch Landrieu
Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism • Pam Breaux, Secretary
Office of the State Library • Rebecca Hamilton, Assistant Secretary, State Librarian
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