Most states rely heavily on part-time help and volunteers. Half of the state centers are located in state libraries. Seventeen of the centers now have Web sites. John Cole explained the approval process for state centers. When its proposal is approved, a center is granted affiliate status for a three-year period.
Renewals also are for three years.
Winston Tabb congratulates Director Jean Trebbi for the National Award won by the Florida Center for the Book. The discussion about programming and projects was lively and informative, with each state center presenting highlights of its activities and often trying to enlist other states in specific projects. Book festivals, book awards and author and book discussion programs are especially popular program ideas. Consultant Virginia Mathews discussed early-childhood projects.