Students from Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, will host a special Book Fair from Scholastic from Wednesday, September 4, through Wednesday, September 11, 2013, to help raise funds for new library books and resources.
This event will feature a wide range of books for young teens and adults, including mystery and adventure novels, fantasy series, sports guides, graphic novels, and the latest bestsellers from more than 100 publishers. Parents, children, teachers, and the community are invited to attend.
- The Book Fair will be open each day during normal school hours: 8:05 a.m. to 3:05 p.m.
- Books also will be available for purchase during the Open House on Thursday, September 5, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
- On Tuesday, September 10, we will stay open until 5:00 p.m. during the volleyball game.
Student volunteers, dubbed the “Crew,” will help set up and run the Book Fair. From creating special promotions and merchandising displays, to managing inventory and assisting shoppers with their selections, Crew members learn real-life skills, while helping to make reading for pleasure a cool activity at their school.
“Our student Crew is working very hard to put on a great Book Fair event–one that promotes literacy and reading, while at the same time raising money for much-needed school resources,” said Ruth Tichler, Librarian at MJHS.
Fair attendees can help build classroom libraries by purchasing books for teachers through the Classroom Wish List program.
Proceeds from the Scholastic Book Fair will be used to purchase essential library books and resources at MJHS.