Whitman Elementary- Bucks for Books

This Bucks for Books is for Whitman Elementary!
Whitman Elementary says "We are in need of new materials
to meet the growing demand for up-to-date information and books that reflect our students current
interests. With the requested grant, we plan to purchase new books that will directly contribute to the
development of our students.”

Every donation of points will help buy
Thank you so much for your generosity!

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.