The Parsons Elementary School choir in Gwinnett County is recording a holiday song to raise money for books for students at Title I schools. The fundraiser is intended to support the literacy work of the Buis Book Foundation.
Dr. Kirk Buis, a former teacher, wrote the song. He has spent four years working to improve literacy through the foundation. Buis said it supports three schools: one in Gwinnett County and two in Atlanta Public Schools.
The foundation visits the schools twice a year. During the December visit, each student gets to choose five books, Buis said. He estimated the book effort at about 5,000 books.
The choir learned and rehearsed the song over three weeks. Buis hopes the recording will help raise money for books and encourage more people to donate them.
The foundation’s next book giveaway is planned for Dec. 9 at Britt Elementary School in Gwinnett County.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
