The Free Book Fair
is on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026

"Children need windows and mirrors. They need mirrors in which they see themselves and windows through which they see the world."

— Rudine Sims Bishop

Books Help Us See In, See Out, and Step Through.

Free Book Fair
Bookmark Design Contest!

All submissions are due in the box in the office or library by FEBRUARY 13TH.

One winner will be chosen from each grade during the week of the Free Book Fair!

Winning bookmarks will be made available for all students at the Free Book Fair on February 27.

All submissions will be displayed during the event.

*Limit: one submission per student

Submission forms are available at the library, office, or with your teacher.

Theme:

Books invite us in. What worlds have you stepped into through stories?

We are still accepting donations of books for the February 2026 Free Book Fair!

Drop off at HV office donation box!
We can also pick up books from your house—email to make arrangements!

What we're looking for:

New or Gently Used Books for children 3-11 years old
Fiction & Non-Fiction
Easy/Early Readers
Middle Readers
Chapter
Graphic Novels

Picture/Board
Science/Math/Reference
Nature
Multicultural
Multilingual (Spanish, French, Mandarin, etc)

Our goal is to allow for each of our students to be able to "shop" for 3-5 free books to take home and keep. We believe every child deserves access to books of their own choosing to spark wonder and joy.

If you work at an organization that could host a donation box in/outside your building, please contact Gerry at bookfair@happyvalleypta.com.

About this year's theme

Windows, Mirrors and Sliding Glass Doors

Books help students see themselves reflected, learn about lives beyond their own, and imagine new possibilities—right when curiosity, empathy, and connection matter most. Watch a video of the author of this concept, Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop.

At the May 2025 Washington State PTA Convention, Happy Valley PTA received a Bronze Level Diversity, Inclusion, & Outreach Award of Excellence for the Free Book Fair program! We are deeply grateful to the committee, donors, and sponsors who dedicated so much time and (heavy lifting) labor this year to make the Free Book Fair a remarkable success for ALL our students. A particularly heartfelt thank you to HV PTA Dad Gerry Santillan for being the event coordinator! Stay tuned for the return of the Award Winning Free Book Fair next school year!