Deadline for Applications September 1, 2013 Funded by the Random House Foundation, Inc.

, the Random House Teacher Awards for Literacy recognize the nations most dynamic and resourceful teachers who use their creativity to inspire and successfully instill a love of reading in their students. Open to full and part-time teachers in public schools across the United States, the awards consist of a $10,000 first place grant, $5,000 second place grant and a $2,500 third place grant award payable to each teachers respective school. In addition, book donations are made to the winners and runners-up.

2012 FIRST PLACE RECIPIENT of a $10,000 Grant

Mary Andrews
ESTES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chapel Hill, NC

Mary Andrews, Early Literacy Specialist, has been teaching since 1969 and has spent the majority of her career working not only as a literacy specialist with low income disadvantaged students, but has been tirelessly creating new programs and initiatives reflecting her dedication and passion for literacy. Mary is a shining example of an educator going above and beyond her everyday responsibilities and has rightly earned the 2012 Random House Foundation Teacher Award for Literacy. For more information about Mary and her programs go to: www.randomhouse.com\teacherawards

2013 AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED BY TONY DANZ A

TONY DANZA had conquered nearly every entertainment realm TV, the movies, even Broadwaywhen one day three years ago, he felt a powerful urge to chase a childhood dream and become a teacher. He will discuss his book, and present this years awards, at the 2013 NCTE Convention during the Mentoring Matters breakfast on Friday, November 22nd.

ID LIKE TO APOLOGIZE TO EVERY TEACHER I EVER HAD: My Year as a Rookie Teacher at Northeast High by Tony Danza
Crown | HC | 978-0-307-88786-3 | 272 pp | $24.00
Trade Paperback Available September 2013

In this endearing memoir, Danza defies expectations[filled with] refreshing honesty provides insights into a teachers daily life. Publishers Weekly

With humor and honesty, he highlights the emotional toll of teaching and describes how one of the most important careers in America is still one of the most unappreciated. -Erin Gruwell, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Freedom Writers Diary

The Random House Teacher Awards recognize teachers who inspire and successfully instill a love of reading for their students in a unique and creative way.
For more information go to: www.randomhouse.com/teacherawards