Applications are now open for the 2022 Mathical Book Prize Collection Development Awards 

Presented by the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) in partnership with School Library Journal (SLJ), the grant program will award $700 to up to 25 Title I U.S. school libraries to purchase Mathical Book Prize-winning titles for their schools.

The Mathical Book Prize is presented by MSRI in cooperation with the Institute for Advanced Study. The honor is awarded in partnership with the National Council of Teachers of English and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics , and in coordination with the Children’s Book Council (CBC). The Prize recognizes outstanding PreK–12 children’s and youth trade fiction and nonfiction that inspire a love of math. Winners are chosen by a committee of math and reading teachers, librarians, math research professors, early childhood experts, and others.

To be eligible for the Mathical Book Prize Collection Development Awards, schools must employ a full- or part-time librarian who meets state requirements for school library media certification and is currently employed as a media specialist, teacher librarian, or equivalent position. Winners will be determined by SLJ staff and a grant administrator.

Priority will be given to schools whose library staff demonstrate the greatest promise in using funds to advance the goals of their school library, and who are enthusiastic about encouraging students to explore a love of mathematics in their everyday lives. Diversity of geographic location and grade level of students served will be considered in the determination of a final set of winners.

The Mathical Book Prize Collections Development Awards application period closes March 17. SLJ will notify schools of awards on April 5 and publicly announce the winners on April 26.