Calder Elementary - Bucks for Books

This Donation will buy a book for Calder Elementary in Calder . Their Librarian says "Our students do not have access to any local library. The closest library for our students is 25 miles away and in a different county. Our students would have to pay for a library card to be able to check out books. This is not an option for many of our families. Having more books available in our school library would enable students to read a plethora of genres and authors without being impeded by our rural location."

In 2019, the Idaho Lottery learned 28 percent of Idaho elementary schools had a library budget of less than $100 per year for book procurement. In reality, it would take nearly $8,000 every year per school to maintain the library collection students need to succeed. With that in mind, the Idaho Lottery worked with the Idaho Commission for Libraries to start Bucks For Books. Literacy has been a focus of Idaho Governor Brad Little since he took office in 2019. Getting all Idaho students reading at grade level by the third grade is imperative as that is the point where students transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Having a well-stocked library and the ability for all students to take books home is crucial in getting all Idaho students where they need to be.