by Kelly Rogge
Looking for some great deals on used books, while helping students in financial need? Then Kansas City Kansas Community College’s upcoming “My Shelf to Yours” Book Sale is the place to be.
The book sale is returning to KCKCC this month, raising funds for students on campus. The sale is from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 20 and 22 in Room 2325 on the lower level of the Jewell Building on the KCKCC campus, 7250 State Ave. It will also be open 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 21. The sale is open to the public as well as students, staff and faculty.
All books will be $1 or seven books for $5. Proceeds will be placed into a student scholarship fund for textbooks and tuition for those in financial need.
In addition, there will also be beverages and snacks for sale as well as fashion jewelry and other local vendors. Those who attend the book sale and purchase at least $5 worth of items will be automatically entered into a raffle for a KCKCC Bookstore Certificate.
“We really look forward to the My Shelf to Yours used book sale each semester,” said Brian Patrick, director of cultural outreach at KCKCC. “Not only are we able to help students afford their textbooks, but we also are able to promote reading and literacy. So many people are excited to get books of their own. Parents in particular are excited to be able to afford books for their children. It is heartwarming to see so many get excited about books.”
Created in 2010, the goal of “My Shelf to Yours” is to promote scholarship, leadership, entrepreneurship and sustainability by selling donated used books both on-line and on-ground. The student-operated store has gained national recognition from eBay’s Green Team for recycling books to help fellow students who need assistance with purchasing textbooks and with college tuition. Since the event started almost six years ago, more than 55,000 books have been donated from 310 individuals. This has helped 284 students with 755 textbooks and has awarded more than $13,000 in scholarships.
Any unsold book donations from the sale will be donated to local charities and organizations.
“We are really excited for this year’s sale,” said Madison Nesselhuf, vice president of the KCKCC student group ENACTUS. “We have collected more than 5,000 books and lots of students are working hard to get everything ready. I think it will be bigger and better than ever.”
For more information, contact Brian Patrick at 913-288-7362 or by email at [email protected] or Barbara Clark-Evans at 913-288-7504 or by email at [email protected].
Kelly Rogge is the public information supervisor at Kansas City Kansas Community College.