by Kelly Rogge, KCKCC
The “My Shelf to Yours” book sale is returning to Kansas City Kansas Community College in April, raising funds for students on campus.
The sale is from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 5 and 7 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. April 6. The sale is open to the public as well as students, staff and faculty.
The used book sale will be a benefit for students.
“The book sales are our biggest fundraiser, and I have seen how important it is for our students who don’t have the means to buy all their books for class,” said Sarah Jones, coordinator of the Intercultural Center at KCKCC. “But not only does the sale support our students financially, it provides an opportunity for them to get to know each other and work towards something together.”
All books will be $1 or seven books for $5, and proceeds benefit the student scholarship fund. The ICC uses the fund to distribute scholarships for textbooks and tuition to students who have a 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 are automatically entered into a raffle for a KCKCC Bookstore Certificate.
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 seven years ago, more than 62,500 books have been donated from 320 individuals. This has helped 310 students with 778 textbooks and has awarded more than $16,000 in scholarships.
“My Shelf To Yours” donates any unsold book donations from the sale to local charities and organizations.
“The ICC book sale is very good for the school and the students,” said Dottie Huff, a student who volunteered with the “My Shelf To Yours” sale in the fall. “Through the book sale I received a scholarship that has helped me very much this semester. My Pell Grant is running out, so the help through ICC with my books, and the scholarship it is very much appreciated. Thank you for all you do for the students through the book sale.”
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].