Hallett Elementary School meets goal for annual book fair

Hallett Elementary School once again held their annual book fair, sponsored by Scholastic Books, March 3-7.

Diana Jones, the head library tech for Hallett said the fair helps the school purchase more books for the library's shelves.

Jones added that the book fair also gives Hallett students a chance to look at titles and materials they would not normally have access to because they live in a remote community.

"It's an opportunity to bring the bookstore to kids," Jones said. "They get really excited about it."

The goal for this year's book fair was 1,600 books. Jones said the school exceeded th...