FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                   N.R. #232, 3/31/04 

Date:   March 31, 2004 
Contact: Irene Cromer
703-791-8720 

ASHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY WINS NEH GRANT

The National Endowment for the Humanities has selected the Ashland Elementary School library to receive the 2004 We the People Bookshelf.  The Bookshelf is a part of the National Endowment for the Humanities’ three year, $100 million We the People initiative to increase the study and understanding of American history and heritage.  Jane Frowert, Librarian at Ashland Elementary School, applied for the grant and will receive 15 hardcover classic books and other materials reflecting the theme of “Courage.”  Updates on the We the People Bookshelf and other NEH programs of interest to libraries can be found at www.neh.gov. 
 
 

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