The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries announced that 238 school libraries are being awarded $1.1 million in grants for 2012. The schools receive grants of up to $5,000 to expand, update and diversify their library book collections.

Kentucky public schools receiving money from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries include: Fairview High School (Fairview Independent); Henry F. Moss Middle School (Warren County); A.B. Chandler Elementary School (Henderson County); Simons Middle School (Fleming County); Fulton County Elementary/Middle School; Minors Lane Elementary School (Jefferson County); Semple Elementary School (Jefferson County); Rowan County High School; East Calloway Elementary School (Calloway County);

The mission of the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries is to support the education of our nation’s children by providing funds to update, extend and diversify the book and print collections of America’s school libraries. More information is available at www.laurabushfoundation.org.