The HWA’s Library Advisory Council Announces the 2024 recipients of the YAWN Endowment
The Horror Writers Association’s Library Advisory Council is proud to announce the 2024 recipients of the Young Adults Write Now (YAWN) Endowment. This endowment is provided by the Horror Writers Association and is aimed at supporting teen writing programs in libraries as part of its ongoing dedication to furthering young adult literacy. We received a large number of excellent applications last year and are heartened by the number of libraries currently prioritizing teen writing programs.
The YAWN application period runs from August 1st to October 1st, with five recipients selected in October. Each recipient is awarded $250, to be put toward developing or supporting a teen writing program in their library. More about the endowment can be found on the Horror Writers Association’s website, via the Horror Scholarships page.
Libraries receiving funding will be able to use the monies for anything relating to their proposed or currently active writing program, including but not limited to: books (specifically young adult horror and books on writing), supplies, special events, publishing costs, guest speakers and instructors, additions to the collection, and operating expenses.
The recipients of the 2024 Young Adults Write Now Endowment are:
South Fayette Township Library (Pennsylvania)
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San Benito County Free Library (California)
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Wharton County Library (Texas)
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Cuyahoga County Public Library, Garfield Heights Branch (Ohio)
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Public Library of New London (Connecticut)
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Congratulations to these libraries, and thank you to all the amazing libraries that applied for the 2024 endowment. We hope that all interested libraries will continue to be involved with the Horror Writers Association and the Library Advisory Council.