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The Alaska Center for the Book, an affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization celebrating the richness and diversity of language. We were founded in 1991 to stimulate public interest in literacy throughout Alaska through the spoken and written word.
Alaska Center for the Book partners with literary, educational, arts and humanities organizations, as well as the Library of Congress, to host and sponsor many literary events throughout the state.
We welcome all who are interested in furthering the cause of literacy and language in Alaska. If you are interested in supporting our events and projects by becoming a member, please click the "How to Join" link above for more information.

 
NEWS!
 
Letters About Literature Deadline Jan. 6, 2012
For more information click the Letters About Literature link above or visit 

Letters About Literature Home page


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Reading Rendezvous Event Coordinator Wanted
The Alaska Center for the Book is seeking an enthusiastic, organized individual to serve as the Reading Rendezvous Event Coordinator. This free, outdoor literacy fair, jointly sponsored by the Anchorage Public Library and the Alaska Center for the Book, will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 on the Loussac Library grounds.
 
Position responsibilities include:
Twice monthly meetings with committee members.
Fundraising.
Working closely with the Library staff.
Conducting outreach to local media outlets and serving as spokesperson for the event.
Recruiting and coordinating booth participants.
Directing all activity onsite the night before and all day during the event.
Other duties as assigned by the committee.
 
There is a small stipend paid for by the Alaska Center for the Book. Interested individuals may submit their resume to Sherri Douglas at douglass@muni.org by December 1, 2011.
 
 
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Next Alaska Center for the Book meeting
January 19 , 2012, 6:00 pm.,  Z.J. Loussac Library, 4th floor, staff conference room.
 
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Calling All Writers!
30th Annual Statewide Creative Writing Contest
The University of Alaska Anchorage and the Anchorage Daily News joined in partnership with the Alaska Center for the Book once again present Alaska writers the opportunity to compete in this annual event. We're starting earlier this year. Deadline is Feb. 10, 2012.
 

Creative Writing Contest Rules & Entry forms

2011 Creative Writing Contest Winners

   



The Alaska Center for the Book is incorporated as a non-profit organization under 501c(3). All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Alaska Center for the Book
3600 Denali Street
Anchorage, AK 99503