Book drives are a way to help public schools by raising awareness about the importance of reading among children and raising support for the local school.Most of the time these fundraisers usually occur at libraries or the school itself and very rarely promote a party atmosphere.
The non-profit organization Advance Baton Rouge is hoping to change these old standards by bringing book drives into a contemporary setting.Partnering with Red Star Bar and the Benjy Davis Project, Advance Baton Rouge is working toward promoting literacy in public education through tonight’s Bring Your Own Book event.
“Normal 20-somethings won’t be grabbed by the old book drives. Nothing will really catch their attention,” said Frank McMains, owner of Red Star. “These drives work, but if you bring it to a new setting, like a bar, then it will be more accessible to the younger crowd.”Admission for Bring Your Own Book, which kicks off at 7 p.m., will be two new or used middle school level reading books or donations of $10 to help out Glen Oaks Middle School, Prescott Middle School and Point Coupee Central High School.
The night will start out with free Abita Beer from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Abita promotional giveaways. The Benjy Davis Project takes the stage at 9:30 p.m.
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