In April 2008, the 34 libraries featured on this map received a one-time $5,000.00 grant from ALA and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The American Dream libraries are located in large, urban centers and small, rural towns in 18 states – Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. Now you can learn how the American Dream Starts @ your library. Just click on a library star for location and website. One more click takes you to the library’s profile page with a detailed project description, a summary of recent accomplishments, words of advice and lessons learned, and the project manager’s contact information
