For more information:

Mrs. Amy Hollingsworth

Richmond Academy

765-962-7677

RICHMOND ACADEMY TO HOST

COMMUNITY BOOK FAIR, March 19-23

Richmond, IN – March 9, 2007 – Richmond Academy, 1900 West Main Street, will host a Scholastic Book Fair on March 19-23, to help raise funds for their private Christian school.

The fair will feature specially priced books and educational products, including newly released works, award-winning titles, children’s classics, interactive software and current bestsellers from more than 150 publishers. 

“The Book Fair brings children, teachers and families together within a school and community to celebrate reading and learning,” said Dr. S. Chad Ross, Headmaster at Richmond Academy. 

The Fair will be open each day.  Parents, children, teachers and the community are invited.  On Thursday, March 22 from 6:00-7:00 p.m., the book fair will feature a special family spring pageant entitled “Let Freedom Ring.”

Fair attendees can help build classroom libraries by purchasing books for teachers through the Classroom Wish List program.  Book fair proceeds also will be used to purchase essential classroom resources and support school projects at Richmond Academy.

Sponsorships are available. Area businesses interested in making a donation are asked to contact Dr. Chad Ross at 765-962-7677.