Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Miami Dade College Foundation
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As: Miami Book Fair
\nMailing Address: 300 NE Second Ave.
\nCity: Miami
\nState: FL
\nPostal Code: 33132
\nMain Phone: 305.237.3258
\nMain Fax: 305.237.7890
\nOrganization Website: MiamiBookFair.com and MiamiBookFairOnline.com
\nEmployer ID Number: 59-6169745
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(3)(c)<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 4\/30\/25
\nRequested Amount: $10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Generation Genius Authors (GGA)\/Children\u2019s Alley (CA) at Miami Book Fair 2026
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Generation Genius Authors has served nearly 310,000 students \u2013 the majority coming from Title I schools \u2013 with more than 6,000 participating in 2024 alone. And though it\u2019s been a part of Miami Book Fair for more than 40 years, its goal remains the same: to cultivate literacy and learning while helping rear the next generation of engaged world citizens. We do that by connecting elementary- through high school-age students face-to-face with authors of the day\u2019s most critically acclaimed and talked about books for children and teens through a slate of literary-focused activities, including book discussions, Q&As, and in-person meetings. The National Book Foundation\u2019s Teens Read the National Book Awards \u2013 where high school-age GGA students meet the \u201cbest of\u201d authors of the year as they take on the role of journalists in directing questions to the conference\u2019s honoree panel \u2013 is another unique component of the program.<\/p>\n
In executing GGA we work closely with Miami-Dade County Public Schools to provide these thought-provoking and exciting opportunities for students to explore book culture, hear about careers in the literary and creative industries, and develop critical literacy skills outside traditional learning environments. We make a particular effort to reach students in underserved areas whose families are considered low- or moderate-income. A key piece of GGA is the distribution of free books to participants, and in 2024 we gifted 6,599 free books to students across GGA and Children\u2019s Alley combined.<\/p>\n
All GGA participants are invited each year to experience Children\u2019s Alley, the Fair\u2019s popular educational playground that provides a comprehensive scope of learning activities that are fun, hands-on, creative, and interactive. Approximately 9,000 children and families visited the Alley in 2024, where they enjoyed culturally diverse storytelling and book-inspired musical and theatrical performances, craft and art activities, STEM programs, and more.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $352,835<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Based on the strong and long-standing relationships we have built with our children\u2019s program funders, we expect that the majority of this program will be funded. Below is a list of the program\u2019s legacy funders and the status of our pending requests for GGA\/CA25: Nicklaus Children’s Health \u2013 $50,000 (Committed) Amazon \u2013 $40,000 (Potential The Batchelor Foundation \u2013 $40,000 (Potential) Meredyth Anne Dasburg Foundation \u2013 $35,000 (Potential) Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation \u2013 $20,000 (Potential) Peacock Foundation \u2013 $20,000 (Potential Walmart \u2013 $15,000 (Potential) Alvah H. and Wyline P. Chapman Foundation \u2013 $10,000 (Potential) Publix Super Markets Charities \u2013 $10,000 (Potential) The Children’s Trust \u2013 $10,000 (Potential) Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade\/Monroe \u2013 $10,000 (Potential) UHealth Jackson Children\u2019s Care \u2013 $10,000 (Potential) Other Foundations \u2013 $30,000 (Potential) Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs and Other Grants \u2013 $7,000 (Potential) Miami Dade College \u2013 $35,835 (Potential)<\/p>\n
Project Duration: November 20-22, 2026
\nGeographical Area Served: South Florida, including Miami-Dade (primary), Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
\nAge Group To Be Served: GGA serves elementary, middle and high school students. Children\u2019s Alley additionally serves toddlers through high school students.<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr.
\nContact First Name: Corey
\nContact Last Name: Lewis
\nContact Title: Director of Development
\nContact Phone: 305.237.7847
\nContact Email: clewis2@mdc.edu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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