{"id":10122,"date":"2026-08-19T15:50:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T19:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/?post_type=impact_story&#038;p=10122"},"modified":"2026-08-19T15:52:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T19:52:38","slug":"book-fairness","status":"publish","type":"impact_story","link":"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/es\/impact-stories\/book-fairness\/","title":{"rendered":"Book Fairness"},"template":"","class_list":["post-10122","impact_story","type-impact_story","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","topic-k-12-education","topic-literacy-fairs","topic-my-home-library"],"acf":{"details":{"featured_image":10143,"quote":" I'm going to have a blast at home!","citation":"Layla, second-grade student at Avalon Elementary School","topic":[173,203,204],"program_theme":false,"button_text":"Read More"},"page_layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_impact_story_hero","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_impact_story_hero":{"kicker_text":"Literacy Initiatives","heading":"Book Fairness","summary":"Thanks to our My Home Library book fairs, over 12,000 local students took home 62,380 free books.","image":10146,"cta":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"It\u2019s been nearly five years since Avalon Elementary in Macomb County hosted a book fair. Thanks to United Way for Southeastern Michigan\u2019s My Home Library program, students were ecstatic to browse Scholastic\u2019s shelves for five free books to end the school year. \r\n\r\nThis came just in time for Layla, a second-grade student, who loves to read, but had no new reading material to occupy her summer. \r\n\r\n\"I'm bored of all the old books I have at home; I already read all of them,\" said Layla. \"I like reading because it gives me knowledge.\" \r\n\r\nAfter selecting her five books, she held two above her head and exclaimed, \"I'm going to have a blast at home!\"","right_rail_type":"none","stat":{"title":"","abstract":""},"image":null,"callout":{"text":"","abstract":""},"":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_image_grid","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_image_grid":{"rows":[{"images":[{"image":10143,"override_caption":false,"caption":""},{"image":10145,"override_caption":false,"caption":""}]}],"force_aspect_ratio":false,"lightbox":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"This year, United Way for Southeastern Michigan distributed 62,380 brand new books to over 12,000 local students in Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Detroit, Madison Heights, Hazel Park, Southfield and St. Claire Shores. \r\n\r\nThis was made possible by Ballmer's <a href=\"https:\/\/discoverworksmi.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">DiscoverWorks<\/a> and our sponsors GM, Detroit Red Wings, Fifth Third Bank and Student Assisted Services. \r\n\r\n\u201cI can\u2019t believe it\u2014 it\u2019s so great, so awesome,\u201d said Angela LoVasco, building substitute at Avalon. \u201cI\u2019m amazed at the abundance of choice and quality. \r\n\r\n\u201cFor a student to have the desire to pick something, read what they choose, and it fills their summer up, that\u2019s awesome.\u201d","right_rail_type":"none","stat":{"title":"","abstract":""},"image":null,"callout":{"text":"","abstract":""},"":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_image_grid","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_image_grid":{"rows":[{"images":[{"image":10147,"override_caption":false,"caption":""},{"image":10142,"override_caption":false,"caption":""}]},{"images":[{"image":10141,"override_caption":false,"caption":""},{"image":10139,"override_caption":false,"caption":""}]}],"force_aspect_ratio":false,"lightbox":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"<h3>SPARKING INTEREST<\/h3>\r\nEfforts to promote a love of literacy go beyond book fairs. United Way also distributed 1,500 literacy kits to 22 local partners and stocked over 33 Little Free Libraries in neighborhoods around our region.\r\n\r\n\u201cOur goal is to increase equitable access to books and literacy resources while engaging schools, families, partners and volunteers,\u201d said Tiffany Mousel, manager of engagement initiatives at United Way for Southeastern Michigan. \u201cWe are creating a community-wide culture of reading that helps children thrive.\u201d\r\n\r\nThese goals can only be achieved with community collaboration. In the last year, United Way mobilized over 300 volunteers who contributed more than 877 hours of service on literacy initiatives alone.\r\n\r\n\u201cVolunteerism increases meaningful community engagement,\u201d said Tiffany. \u201cBy connecting individuals and groups with volunteer opportunities, we can meet community needs, strengthen nonprofit partners and inspire ongoing service.\u201d","right_rail_type":"none","stat":{"title":"","abstract":""},"image":null,"callout":{"text":"","abstract":""},"":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_image_grid","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_image_grid":{"rows":[{"images":[{"image":10134,"override_caption":false,"caption":""},{"image":10135,"override_caption":false,"caption":""}]}],"force_aspect_ratio":false,"lightbox":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"Now, students can stumble upon their next favorite book in their very own neighborhood or at a local community organization. Like eight-year-old Declan, whose eyes widened in curiosity as he held his new book, \"Science Rules!\" \r\n\r\n\u201cLook at this water that makes stuff dissolve,\" said Declan. \u201cMy mom and dad will help me read this.\u201d \r\n\r\nHolding up \"The Big Cheese\" and a new Minecraft book, Declan continued, \u201cI've been looking for this one, and this one is my favorite video game.\"","right_rail_type":"none","stat":{"title":"","abstract":""},"image":null,"callout":{"text":"","abstract":""},"":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_image_grid","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_image_grid":{"rows":[{"images":[{"image":10125,"override_caption":false,"caption":""},{"image":10126,"override_caption":false,"caption":""}]}],"force_aspect_ratio":false,"lightbox":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"By giving students freedom of choice, they are <a href=\"https:\/\/libraries.idaho.gov\/files\/SummerReadingSetback_%20Allington.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">more motivated<\/a> to start reading and come back to the book later on.  \r\n\r\n\"I love puppies so much, I almost picked out all of the puppy books,\" said Eleanor, six-year-old student at Avalon. \"I just like learning about new stuff.\"","right_rail_type":"none","stat":{"title":"","abstract":""},"image":null,"callout":{"text":"","abstract":""},"":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_image_grid","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_image_grid":{"rows":[{"images":[{"image":10138,"override_caption":false,"caption":""},{"image":10137,"override_caption":false,"caption":""}]}],"force_aspect_ratio":false,"lightbox":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"<h3>SUMMER SUPPORT FOR ALICE<\/h3>\r\nIn southeastern Michigan, 41% of families are <a href=\"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/es\/get-to-know-us\/alice-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ALICE (Asset Limited, Income, Constrained, Employed)<\/a> and struggle to meet basic needs like food, housing and child care. With rising costs and cuts to safety net programs, many families cannot afford the added expense of new books.\r\n\r\nAt book fairs, many students feel spoilt for choice with five free books and opt to use their last couple of free books for younger siblings.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20260601_135013226_iOS-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\r\n\r\n\u201cI\u2019m getting this Spidey book for my brother,\u201d said Emory, a seven-year-old student at Avalon. \u201cReading's fun!\"\r\n\r\nWhen siblings share their excitement for books, it creates an environment that encourages reading at home and teachers couldn't be more pleased.\r\n\r\n\u201cWow, I don\u2019t even know what to say\u2014 what a wonderful gift,\u201d said Deb Fahle, kindergarten teacher at Avalon Elementary. \u201cIt\u2019s perfect they can pick out something at their level right before summer.\u201d","right_rail_type":"none","stat":{"title":"","abstract":""},"image":null,"callout":{"text":"","abstract":""},"":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_image_grid","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_image_grid":{"rows":[{"images":[{"image":10131,"override_caption":false,"caption":""},{"image":10130,"override_caption":false,"caption":""}]}],"force_aspect_ratio":false,"lightbox":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"Inspired to support literacy initiatives for local students? <a href=\"https:\/\/ignite.stratuslive.com\/unitedwaysem\/get-involved\/donate\/main-donation-page?slca=0000274\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a1Haga su donaci\u00f3n hoy mismo!<\/a>","right_rail_type":"none","stat":{"title":"","abstract":""},"image":null,"callout":{"text":"","abstract":""},"":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_our_impact","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_our_impact":{"header":{"title":"More stories like this...","abstract":"","link":""},"dynamic_population":false,"version":"1","topic_filter":[],"program_theme_filter":[],"layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"version_4","story_col_1":8675,"story_col_2":8810}]}}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Book Fairness - United Way for Southeastern Michigan<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Thanks to our My Home Library book fairs, over 12,000 local students took home 62,380 free books. 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