Twelve library science master’s degrees students at McDaniel Collegein Westminister, MD who have been awarded full scholarships, funded by the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Grant. The students are currently teachers in underserved areas of Maryland.

Ashley Christie reading at the opening night of Girls Write Now’s reading series. In its 15th year, Girls Write Now is the first organization in the country with a writing and mentoring program exclusively for girls. Photo by Ed Gourdine.