Ready to read? Our Lower School students are! They kicked off the return of the Lower School Scholastic Book Fair in a virtual format with easy online sales and 25% of all revenue going to the Lower School Library. These essential funds will help purchase new books and resources for the library and support homeroom reading projects, “lit circles,” and classroom libraries. Most importantly, the Book Fair is a fun and interactive way to get books in students’ hands to spark a lifelong love of reading. As growing readers, the Book Fair helps students access books that they can enjoy at school and home.
Lower schoolers enjoyed special book-themed dress-up days such as Favorite Book Character Day with lots of Harry Potters, Fancy Nancys, and at least one Dog Man, along with Cozy Up and Read Day (in pajamas, of course!)
Students also had the opportunity to browse the Book Fair this week during library time and shared their excitement for reading.
Elika C. ’30 said, “I enjoyed the book fair because I had a chance to find some new stories. I’ve been finding some really cool horror stories, and I like those because they jump at you. Some of the books I’ve looked at are Girl in the Lake about a girl who visits her grandparents and starts hearing voices and sees a girl in the mirror.”
“I like watching the book preview videos,” added Marianne C. ’30. “On my wish list is The One and Only Bob. It was written by the person who wrote The One and Only Ivan, and I liked that one, and this one looks good, too.”
Lower School Librarian Thomas Buffington shared, “We truly appreciate the partnership, flexibility, and support of families and fellow Beasley teachers to make a successful Book Fair this year. The pivot to an online format keeps our goal of supporting our students’ literacy skills front of mind, and our Book Fair has succeeded!”
The online Book Fair runs through March 20, so parents can pick up some new reads for their little ones, friends, or as great gifts while supporting the Lower School Library in the process. Click here to shop!
Thank you to all who participated in instilling a love of reading and supporting our Book Fair!