Latest News
Bilingual Book Tasting at Bent Elementary
Nov 21, 2013
0 Comment
Grant-Winner and Bent media specialist Karen Riccio requested monies for new books and a very special event for children AND their families. Accordi
Read MoreCedar Ridge Day of Dance
Oct 30, 2013
Last spring, Beyond the Books awarded Cedar Ridge Elementary a grant for a large cross-curricular program revolving around The Nutcracker. The money will be used for
Read MoreProgram helps science ‘come alive’ for high school students
Oct 22, 2012
NORMAL — Kyle Zulz, a Normal Community West High School senior, carefully tested an enzyme solution in his advanced biology
Read MoreGet Writing Tips for Beyond the Books Grants
Feb 28, 2012
Are you hoping to be awarded a grant from Beyond the Books? Watch the presentation below for grant writing tips! These will come in handy!
In The Media
Find the latest news stories from WJBC, the Pantagraph, the Normalite and others. From upcoming events, stories about past grants and more, they have it all covered!
Grants In Action
Beyond The Books has many grants currently in action around District 87 and Unit 5. Take a look at what local educators are doing this year thanks to help from Beyond The Books.
Upcoming Events
There are many events throughout the year to help raise money for Beyond The Books! Find out the next ones plus on our events calendar! Plus, you can see the grant application deadlines.