Lake Chelan Rotary Book Buddies assist in children's book donation and author's visit to MOE
A renowned children book author visited Morgen Owings Elementary, thanks to a community effort that brought together local organizations, businesses, and parents.
The Lake Chelan School District says their support made author Ben Clanton’s visit possible and allowed the school to purchase one of Clanton’s books for every student in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Morgen Owings Elementary librarian Krystina Nelson contacted Clanton about visiting the school because his books appeal to students across the elementary grades. Clanton agreed to waive his usual speaking fee if the school could purchase a book for each student.
Generous donations from Rotary Book Buddies and Turner Restoration provided funding for the books. Nelson also used the remaining school Book Fair funds to purchase a bundle of books, and Riverwalk Books ordered the rest at cost.
Caitlyn Kelly and Erin Peterson, members of the school’s parent-teacher organization, helped with lodging and food voucher donations to support Clanton’s travel expenses.
The school also arranged for Clanton to sign the books ahead of his presentations.
The books included a limited number of Spanish-language titles for kindergarten and first grade classrooms.
“Our students benefit when people throughout our Chelan community take an interest in their learning,” said Superintendent Brad Wilson. “This visit is a good example of that. I appreciate Krystina’s work to bring it together and the generosity of each person and business who helped.”
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