Books in the Borough, Inc., is committed to active collaboration with public libraries throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. Whether through promoting youth literacy or increasing the visibility of local authors, our joint efforts can serve the public good and elevate the literary arts in communities large and small. Libraries interested in partnering with us on any of the following or offering suggestions of their own are welcome to contact us by email.

• Youth Literacy Library Prize (see below)

• BITB Literary Festival community awareness

• BITB Literary Awards local author awareness

•  Promoting Literary Award nominees, finalists, and medalists

• Library staff participation on the Literary Awards Jury Committee

Youth Literacy Library Prize Preview

Books in the Borough, Inc., seeks to recognize established, expanding, or planned youth literacy programs through its annual Youth Literacy Library Prize.

Public libraries in Connecticut and Rhode Island wishing to learn more about the prize are encouraged to check back here in October for details on eligibility, entry guidelines, deadlines, and prize value.

Applications will be accepted from January 8 through February 22, 2027.

We thank you for your commitment to enriching the lives of many through the literary arts.