NEHS Chapter Advisors know how powerful it can be when students find books they love. The 2026–2027 National Book Foundation Teacher Fellowship offers an exciting opportunity to expand that impact through funding, professional learning, and national recognition.
This fellowship supports US-based 6th–12th grade classroom teachers who promote reading for pleasure and connect students with outstanding literature, including National Book Award-honored titles. Fellows receive a $3,000 stipend, a $2,000 book budget, and join a collaborative professional learning community, with an in-person convening in New York City in May or June.
Fellows design or continue a classroom-based reading initiative, participate in virtual meetings during the year, and share their work with a national cohort of educators.
Applications must be submitted via Submittable by Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. If you’re a passionate NEHS Chapter Advisor and classroom teacher, this is a powerful way to deepen your students’ love of reading and strengthen your leadership in literacy.
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