Unity Elementary School raises more than $21,000 through ‘Books are Fun, Book Blast’ program

MENDON, Ill. — Unity Elementary School recently participated in “Books are Fun, Book Blast” for the first time and raised more than $21,000 in two weeks.

With the leadership of principal Shelly Sheffler and Unity Elementary staff, students were sent home with a treasure map to earn books and treasures. Students, along with their guardians, were asked to register with “Books are Fun” and then enter family and friends to receive a request for a donation for books for Unity Elementary.

Each student who entered at least 10 contacts was awarded with a prize. Students who entered at least 15 contacts were entered to win a treasure chest or an iPad, all provided by the Book Blast program. The successful Book Blast was celebrated on Monday, Oct. 23 with the opening of all of their earned books.

Each student opened a personalized package of books to take home to enjoy. Approximately 1,750 books were sent home with students to build their home libraries. Teachers will be awarded money to buy additional books for their classrooms.