By Charlotte MacAulay
charlotte@peicanada.com

Book fairs are a tradition in most Island grade schools and always a treat for the students, but one librarian wants to make sure the whole community can take advantage of the upcoming one at Montague Consolidated.
Anne Hawkins, librarian and vice-principal said there is something for everyone at the Scholastic Book Fair being held at the school this week.
“I think it’s really important that families read,” she said.
There are books that will interest people from preschool to adult and other items such as pencils and craft kits will also be for sale.
The fair is a fundraiser for the school’s library and Ms Hawkins hopes to see lots of people drop in and support the children.
“Children who love to read often request certain authors and it’s great when we can get those for them,” Ms Hawkins said.
Grade 5 student Brianna Brydon is helping out with the book fair and she said it’s nice to pick up the books and browse.
“It’s kind of neat because you get to look at all the different books,” Brianna said.
Classmate Caitlin McKenna said she likes the variety.
“There’s a whole bunch of different books, some you can’t always find at book stores and libraries and you can order books too,” Caitlin said.
Ms Hawkins said with reasonable prices and variety it’s a win-win for everyone.
The book fair is open to the public on Thursday, February 9 from 6-9pm and Friday, February 10 from 8:30-3pm in the school library.