HILL VIEW MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN HAVERHILL, MA RECEIVES 750 BOOKS FROM USED BOOK SUPERSTORE
“Got Books Great Book Giveaway” Provides Access to Books and Promotes Literacy
Wilmington, MA October 18, 2011 – Used Book Superstore, Inc. the largest used bookstores in New England has announced that the Hill View Montessori School in Haverhill MA is the latest recipient of a “Great Book Giveaway” and has received a gift of 750 books to be used to stock the library at the school. Each of the 27 teachers at the school will also receive a $15 credit to purchase books at the Salem NH Used Book Superstore location. The gift to the school, which exceeds $4,000 in value, is the latest donation from the Used Book Superstore to schools in its retail area. Similar gifts have been made this year to schools in both MA and NH, locally including Lawrence MA and Salem NH.
Ruthann Goguen, Executive Director of the Hill View Montessori School comments, “Just like other public schools, we are under tremendous budget pressures. We rely on partnerships with community businesses to supplement school district funding and help provide our students with an enriched curriculum. The gift from the Used Book Superstore fills our library shelves and supports the students developing a love of reading. ”
Hill View Montessori Charter Public School serves 296 students grades K thru 8. We are a charter public school and offer a Montessori based curriculum in multi-aged classrooms for our students. Insight tours are scheduled monthly for those interested in learning more about this free option for the students in Haverhill. Our upcoming Insight tours are October 21st and November 2nd from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
“So far this year we’ve donated more than 11,000 books directly to schools and provided more than $54,000 of in-store credits to schools and school systems,” comments Bob Ticehurst founder and president of the Used Book Superstore chain. “We are committed to continuing these programs in combination with extra special discounts that teachers get EVERY week in our stores”.
Used Book Superstore, Inc. Background
Used Book Superstores, among the largest used bookstores in the USA, offers used books, DVDs and CDs at a fraction of their original cost as well as select new books and related items. There are currently five Used Book Superstores in MA and NH each offering used books at ridiculously low prices beginning at $1.29. Go to www.usedbooksuperstore.com.
Philanthropic Programs for Education – Background
“Got Books Great Book Giveaway” is designed for elementary schools in greater Boston and southern New Hampshire. This program distributes books in schools K-5. Any teacher can apply for a book grant for their entire school.
“Books for Teachers” is a program available to all schools or entire school districts. This program provides a $15 per educator credit at any of the five Used Book Superstores. Any teacher can apply for a book grant for their school. Go to www.usedbooksuperstore.com.