The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation, Inc.

Lois Lenski, children's book author and 1946 Newberry medalist for Strawberry Girl, had a life-long concern that all children have access to good books.  In pursuit of this goal she established a foundation to provide grants to agencies serving disadvantaged populations.  

Grants for 2009 ranged from $500 to $3,000 and are specifically for book purchases.   

On December 1st 2009 I received the following letter:

Dear Ms. Utley:

The Board of Directors of the Lois Lenski Covey Foundation, Inc., is pleased to inform you that Conley-Caraballo High School has been selected as a recipient of the Foundation's 2009 Library Grant Program. On behalf of the Board, I enclose a 2009 grant check for $3.000, for purchasing children's books for your library.

Sincerely,
Board of Directors
The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation, Inc.
(signed by the Director)