2023 Jan Stauber-Sherlock Holmes Literacy Grant Awards
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1. Manda Caudill
Bowen Elementary Library, Stanton, KY manda.caudill@powell.kyschools.us To encourage reading of Sherlock Holmes and other mystery books, the school will conduct a Sherlock Holmes-themed week to discuss and learn about who Sherlock Holme was. |
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2. Elizabeth Hughes
Powell County Public Library, Stanton, KY ehughes@pcplky.org To introduce patrons to the genre of Mystery in a fun way by expanding our collection to offer books about Sherlock Holmes for all age levels. Our library is next door to our Central Office and an Elementary School. These books will have enough copies that the teachers will be able to use them as a class set for instruction. |
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3. Taylor Jennings
Pennington School, Pennington, NJ taylorjennings10@gmail.com Introduce the author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the brilliant mind of his literary detective Sherlock Holmes to sixth- and ninth-grade students during their library orientations. Sherlock Holmes will be presented as a model detective for students to emulate as they learn to become expert researchers and library navigators. |
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4. Jessica Lyszyk
Virginia Virtual Academy, Staunton, VA jlyszky@vavirtual.org The goal of this program would be to create a book club where middle school students read books inspired by Sherlock Holmes to develop a full portrait of him prior to taking on the challenge of reading the high level text of A Study in Scarlet. The group will discuss general comprehension questions alongside the guiding questions of what makes a "Holmes Mystery". |
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5. Jennifer Momaney
Gay-Kimball Public Library troylibrarynh@gmail.com To inspire young readers through adventure and mystery, the library will set up a family-friendly escape room, themed around Sherlock Holmes adventures. Families will be inspired and encouraged to read the Holmes stories at home with their children. |
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6. Misty Tinney
Bear Elementary, Miamisburg, OH mistydtinney@gmail.com To introduce the students to the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, especially for underprivileged students. The school library would add a collection of Sherlock Holmmes books and retellings to the shelves for the students to continue to have access to after our month of activities. Students will do a book study during their library time, and solve a mystery in small groups. |
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7. Beau Williams
Snow Hill Middle School, Snow Hill, MD bbwilliams@worcesterk12.org This project seeks to cultivate a profound appreciation for the origins of modern detective work among our elementary gifted and talented students. Weekly engagement with these works will facilitate dynamic discussions, delving into story intricacies and plot elements. Through this endeavor, students will embark on an enlightening journey, delving into the genesis of modern detective fiction, enhancing their critical thinking and literary analysis skills. This immersive experience promises to ignite intellectual curiosity, leaving an indelible mark on their academic journey and nurturing a lifelong passion for literature. |