For the past13 years, the Kansas Book Festival has granted funding to Kansas libraries that are under-resourced, distributing $114,000 in assistance, often for school libraries and youth sections at community libraries. 19 applications were received this year, and the Festival will distribute $8500, funding three book requests and one technology request.  The 2024 grant recipients are Circle Oil Hill Elementary School Library, Burr Oak Community Library, Logan Elementary Library, and Hill City Junior Senior School Library.  All four libraries will be
honored at the State Library of Kansas at 2 pm on Friday, September 6.