Sara Pillet, Long Beach Public Library Foundation, Long Beach, CA

Our Dictionary Day program is in its 7th year and provides a dictionary and lesson plan to every third grade student in Long Beach. Students are also given a coupon that encourages them to visit the library and receive a special Dictionary Day library card holder lanyard. Our main event is a celebration of the students’ new dictionary skills and takes place at one of our branch libraries. Dignitaries come and enjoy watching the youngsters show off and compete against each other to look up words and use the dictionaries. Thanks for helping us get a good rate for the dictionaries. Every year vendors try to compete, but you seem to be able to offer the best price! This program is in partnership and made possible by a grant from the Earl B. and Loraine H. Miller Foundation.