Book Fairies Spread the Magic of Reading At Connolly Elementary School
Third, fourth and fifth graders squealed with excitement as they ran and skipped into the gymnasium at Connolly Elementary School. Their smiles grew wider as they got closer to an irresistible treat. But these young scholars weren’t craving sweet and savory candy; instead, they eagerly reached for books to feed their imaginations.
With the help of the Book Fairies, a Freeport based not-for-profit dedicated to eradicating illiteracy, students took home one book that interested them. These fairies don’t work their magic by sprinkling pixie dust; instead, they offer hundreds of book choices ranging from “Diary of Wimpy Kid,” to Pokémon-themed books to the “Princess Pulverizer” series and more.