Is there a more exciting time than sitting at your desk in elementary school, eagerly awaiting the colorful Scholastic catalog with your Weekly Readers? Long before we had the endless scrolling of Amazon’s library, we relied on those thin pamphlets to inform us about the must-have books of the season. Book Fairs remind us of simpler times and the childhood joy that a few Goosebumps or Babysitter’s Club books can bring. You can relive those moments by volunteering for a shift! Grab a fellow parent and share stories about your favorite Book Fair purchases. You’ll earn bonus points if you remember titles like “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” or the “Guinness Book of World Records”!
Feel the excitement as students leave class and step into a transformed library, a true book paradise! This year we have a new Committee Chair, Georganne Sanders, who is eager to host a successful fair. However, she needs your help by volunteering for one or two shifts. The Book fair runs from April 21st to 29th, and we have several time slots available for your convenience. Sign up for a shift today!
Support the Douglas Library by buying a book!
This year, the PTA has prioritized the library. With $10,000 from the Revitalization Fund and an additional $5,000 from previous Scholastic Book Fairs, we have added 663 library-bound books. This investment has raised the average age of the library collection to 20091 (up 3 years since the beginning of this year), and included many high-demand popular titles. Staff members and teachers have noted a positive change; the students are excited to read and more engaged than ever.
So how does the Book Fair benefit our school’s library? 100% of the proceeds from the fair go back to our school in the form of credits. When you purchase a book from the fair, you help ensure a broader and more current selection for our library in the years to come. It’s a true win-win situation!
Ms. Hall has so many exciting plans for the library and has been tirelessly working to rejuvenate the space. “I want everyone to know that the Book Fair 100% supports me and my vision. I have such a small budget, and if it wasn’t for the Book Fair and the PTA, I would be in a difficult position,” she said.
In the United States, many children struggle with literacy and do not read at proficient levels. However, access to engaging books in a vibrant library, along with reading role models, can ignite excitement for reading in a child’s life. Together, we can enhance our library and make it an even better place. Additionally, reading with your children can improve their language skills, strengthen emotional connections, and prepare them for academic success!2 Use this link to preview this year’s fair and take advantage of the convenient cash-free e-wallet option.
- The average age of the Fiction section should be within 15 years of the calendar date. Non-fiction titles should be within 10 years (or less). ↩︎
- Kids and Family Reading Report ↩︎
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