What We're Reading
A 1-hour radio show that includes book reviews, book lists, book and author news, reader reviews or discussion, book events, book groups, book suggestions, and musical interludes. Includes a public What We're Reading group on Facebook
Northern Community Radio
$1,891,500 the first year and $1,891,500 the second year are to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.19.
1) Annual survey: A majority of listeners surveyed will affirm that What We're Reading increases their access to and appreciation for the writer's art in Minnesota. They will agree that this program helps increase locally- and Minnesota-focused content produced by public radio, and increases the number of local writers and others that have their work showcased through public broadcasting
2) Facebook activity: The Facebook group associated with this program will reflect book recommendations, discussion, and participation in reading. Membership in the group will continue to grow from the current 469.
3) Feedback: Solicit and collect any responses from readers and writers that illustrate the desired outcomes of the ACHF for public broadcasting, including that this program helps increase locally- and Minnesota-focused content produced by public radio, and increases the number of local writers and others that have their work showcased through public broadcasting