WORD is committed to assisting the local council succeed through a variety of services and programs.

			Author Bank

A list of Northwest children's authors to assist in planning the programs.

			Awards

• Apple Award
• Administrator Award
• Advocacy Award
• Author/Illustrator/Storyteller Award
• Honor Council Award
• Literacy Award
• Media Award
• Partnership Award
• Sebesta Award
• Sperling Scholarship Award

			Easy Grant

WORD members may now apply for a $50 Easy Grant -- set up by WORD to help our classroom teachers procure badly needed classroom supplies.

			Seed Money

Local councils may request seed money to assist with in starting with a new council, special project or conference.

			Talent Bank

The WORD Executive Committee has made a commitment to provide continued support to local councils by responding to requests to attend council meetings in an advisory capacity or speak on topics in the areas of their expertise.