Book Swap FAQ

Next week is our annual Read-a-thon, and in preparation we're holding a Book Swap for students. Here's a "FAQ" on the event:

Q: Can we bring books anytime?

A: Books can be dropped off at the TBS curb on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday March 29-31 during morning arrival, from 8:15-8:30. Books can also be dropped off with Associate Head of School Zaq Roberts at any other time during the day.

Q: Is there a limit on how many books you can swap?

A: Yes. Since this is our first book swap, we're going to ask that 2nd-8^th grade students plan to “bring one and take one.”

Q: What about for K-1 students? Do they need to bring a book?

A: Since it’s hard for young children to give up their treasures, we are having K-1 students participate in the “swap” by simply selecting a lightly used book during the Book Swap. To support this we are asking the whole TBS community to bring in books for that grade level, to support our young readers.

Q: Is the ECC participating?

A: Yes, the ECC is participating in the book swap by working to build its campus library. Any books appropriate for the ECC can be left at the University Campus, or in Andrea's office at the ECC.

Q: Do I have to bring a book to take a book?

A: No child will be turned away from taking home a book during the book swap; we will make sure to have more than enough books on hand.

Q: What if a family wants to bring a bunch of books?

A: If a family donates more than one book, that is wonderful and we thank them. All books dropped off will be part of the swap, and those left over will be shelved in the various school libraries.

Q: Does the condition of the book matter?

A: Only books that are in good condition or better should be brought in. Books that are not in good shape will be pulled aside.

Q: How do I know if a book is good to swap?

A: As long as a book is in good condition, it’s fine to bring it in. They can be any level from picture books to middle school level, fiction or non-fiction.

Q: Is this book swap for grown ups too?

A: Not this year. We're going to do it just for students, and we'll consider expanding it to include adults next year.

Q: When do kids get to pick their new books?

A: Students will get to pick their books by class on the afternoon of the Thursday, March 31st. Each class will get about 30 minutes to select books.

Q: I want to volunteer to help, and/or I have another question. To whom should I speak?

Please contact parent Jean Littlejohn (jeanzo2 (at) hotmail.com), or Associate Head of School Zaq Roberts (zroberts (at) theberkeleyschool.org)