Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Miami Dade College Foundation
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Miami Book Fair
Mailing Address: 300 NE Second Ave. | Freedom Tower, 7th Floor
City: Miami
State: FL
Postal Code: 33132
Main Phone: 305.237.3258
Main Fax: 305.237.7890
Organization Website: MiamiBookFair.com and MiamiBookFairOnline.com
Employer ID Number: 59-6169745
Organization Tax Status: 501(3)(c)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 3/30/23
Requested Amount: $10,000

Project Title: Generation Genius Authors (GGA)/Children’s Alley (CA) at Miami Book Fair
Project Description:

For nearly 40 years, Generation Genius Authors has been connecting students face-to-face with the authors behind the day’s most critically lauded and talked about books for children and youth, and its goal has remained the same: to cultivate literacy and learning while helping to rear the next generation of engaged world citizens. A variety of literary-focused activities – including book discussions, Q&As, and in-person meetings – is how we make that happen. Another unique component of GGA is Teen Press Conference, presented with the National Book Foundation. It’s a wonderful opportunity for high school-age GGA students to meet the “best of” authors of the year, and take on the role of journalists as they direct questions to the conference’s honoree panel.

We work closely with Miami-Dade County Public Schools in executing GGA, and to date have provided nearly 300,000 students with thought-provoking and exciting opportunities to explore book culture, while also giving them the opportunity to hear about different careers in the literary and creative industries and develop critical literacy skills outside of traditional learning environments. We make a particular effort to reach students in underserved areas whose families are considered low- or moderate-income. In 2022, 62% of GGA participants were from Title 1 schools and we gifted 6,252 free books to students.

Additionally, GGA participants are invited to explore the many offerings found at Children’s Alley, a much-anticipated facet of children’s programming at the Fair. This educational playground provides opportunities for learning fun through a comprehensive scope of hands-on, creative, and interactive activities. Approximately 9,000 children and families visited the Alley in 2022, where they enjoyed culturally diverse musical and theatrical performances, storytelling, craft and art activities, science programs, and more – and where an additional 1,850 free books were distributed to kids.

Total Project Budget: $270,319

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Including but not limited to: The Batchelor Foundation – $40,000; Meredith Ann Dasburg Foundation – $35,000; Frederick A. Deluca Foundation – $25,000; Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation – $20,000; Chapman Foundation – $15,000; Peacock Foundation – $15,000; Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation – $10,000; Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe – $10,000; Jackson Health Services – $10,000; Publix Super Markets Charities – $10,000; The Children’s Trust – $10,000; Cowles Charitable Trust – $5,000; Thomas B. Jelke Foundation – $5,000

Project Duration: November 12-19, 2023
Geographical Area Served: South Florida, including Miami-Dade (primary), Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
Age Group To Be Served: GGA serves elementary, middle and high school students. Children’s Alley additionally serves toddler through high school age students.

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
Contact First Name: Corey
Contact Last Name: Lewis
Contact Title: Manager of Corporate Relations
Contact Phone: 305.237.7847
Contact Email: clewis2@mdc.edu