Launa Naylor, a librarian at Canyon Crest Elementary in Provo, Utah, has received a mini-grant from the PCSD Foundation to purchase Spanish-language books for the school's Battle of the Books program. The grant is intended to help students in the school's Spanish Dual Language Immersion course participate in the competition.
Battle of the Books is a quiz-style competition where student teams answer questions about books they have read. The team with the most correct answers advances to the district level. The addition of Spanish-language titles will allow Canyon Crest's Spanish-speaking students to participate and test their knowledge alongside their peers.
By providing these titles, the grant aims to foster a more welcoming environment. The initiative allows students who speak Spanish at home to engage with the school community and participate in activities in the same way as other students, supporting their academic growth and connection to school activities.
The Provo City School District Foundation awards annual mini-grants to teachers with innovative project ideas. Recipients are selected by a committee after submitting a proposal. According to the district, Naylor's application is an example of supporting educators who create meaningful learning experiences for students.
