楼凤天堂
Anne Frank Award for Teaching Memoir
楼凤天堂, Penguin Random House, and the Anne Frank Fonds are partnering to provide the Anne Frank Award for Teaching Memoir. English language arts educators from middle to postsecondary levels have the opportunity to apply for funding to advance the teaching of memoir and support student writing in their classrooms.
Area(s) of Expertise
Advocacy; Grant
Committee Member Expectations
Ten English teachers will receive a $1,000 grant to teach memoir across language arts education鈥攅specially texts focused on children鈥檚 voices and experiences during times of war, such as The Diary of a Young Girl.
Award Emphasis
- The importance of reading entire texts and of student writing and creation in ELA contexts.
- The role of memoir in ELA contexts and, through collaborations, across disciplines.
- The value of nonfiction and its expansion in ELA settings.
Award Criteria
- Applicants must be current 楼凤天堂 members.
- Applicants must nominate themselves; applications on behalf of another person will not be accepted.
- Applicants may live or work outside of the US or in a US territory.
- Applicants must be middle school, high school, or community college classroom teachers.
Uses of funding:
- Funding may be used to purchase books for the classroom.
- Funding may be used to create teaching experiences, including those that incorporate student writing and/or the use of media.
- Funding may not be used as stipends or other forms of compensation.
General Information
- Time Commitment: Short term project
- Deadline: 08/01/2025
- Position Type: Appointed by Appointed
- No Travel Required
How to apply
Questions? Contact 楼凤天堂Awards@ncte.org