Are you looking for a way to support others in the field? Donating to the Friends of YALSA during Giving Tuesday is a great option! All of the money raised by the FOY is used to financially support member awards, grants, scholarships, and stipends.
This year we are also offering a raffle for everyone who donates to FOY on Tuesday, Nov. 30th. Every donation will be entered into a raffle for one of the following prizes.
- A Virtual Visit for your classroom from author Jennifer Mathieu (there will be a selection of date options). She is the author of Devoted, Afterward, The Liars of Mariposa Island, and The Truth About Alice, the winner of the Children’s Choice Teen Debut Author Award. Her 2017 novel Moxie is being developed into a film by Amy Poehler for Netflix.
- A set of signed books from author Brenden Kiely which include All American Boys (with Jason Reynolds), Tradition, The Last True Love Story, and The Gospel of Winter. His most recent book is The Other Talk: Reckoning with Our White Privilege.
Individuals can donate to FOY in the following ways:
- Credit card via the ALA’s secure site. (pre-populated with the default amount, but can be changed)
- Mail: use the printable form (PDF). Mail it with your donation to – Friends of YALSA, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60601.
Your donation can make all the difference as it can truly impact the lives of library staff and the communities they serve. Please consider donating this Giving Tuesday!
Celeste Swanson
Member- YALSA Financial Advancement Committee
