THANK YOU!
The Free Book Fair
was 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.
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Book Donations are now CLOSED for 2026. Please save your books for next year's fair!
The Free Book Fair offered over 5,500 books for student choose from!
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New or Gently Used Books for children 3-11 years old
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Fiction & Non-Fiction
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Easy/Early Readers
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Middle Readers
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Chapter
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Graphic Novels
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Picture/Board
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Science/Math/Reference
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Nature
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Multicultural
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Multilingual (Spanish, French, Mandarin, etc)
Students were be able to "shop" for up to 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!
Why do we have a Free Book Fair?
Here's what past attendees have said about Happy Valley's Free Book Fair:
