Tuckahoe Schools To Hold Fundraiser At Barnes & Noble

TUCKAHOE, NY — Tuckahoe schools will kick off a weeklong fundraiser with a day’s worth of events at Barnes & Noble of Eastchester. The Tuckahoe’s schools’ literary magazine will partner with the store for “Hibernate with a Good Book!” From 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, there will be author discussions, musical performances by students and Broadway singers, along with student-led story times.

When shoppers use a special code, a portion of in-store and online proceeds from Dec. 3 through Dec. 9 will go to the Tuckahoe English department to expand classroom libraries for independent reading.

Tuckahoe High School Principal Dr. Bart Linehan said the district’s English teachers and their students organized a holiday event that will celebrate the joy of reading for the entire community.

“In collaboration with Barnes & Noble, this Sunday’s program will be filled with fun and entertainment while providing an opportunity to give the gift of adventure, curiosity and knowledge through books this holiday season,” he said.

Shoppers can use the code “12263463” to benefit the Tuckahoe English department.

The full schedule of events for Sunday are:

• 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Gift wrapping by Tuckahoe Middle School students
• 12-1 p.m. & 3-4 p.m.: Tuckahoe Middle School students will read children’s books in a book nook
• 1 p.m.: Listen to Broadway’s finest perform songs inspired by literature
• 2 p.m.: Young adult author: Linda Fairstein, author of the mystery series The Devlin Quick Mysteries, will discuss her books, read excerpts and answer questions
• 3 p.m. Adult author: Laurie Gelman, author of Class Mom, will discuss her books, read excerpts and answer questions
• 4 p.m. Tuckahoe students will perform vocally and with instruments

Barnes & Noble of Eastchester is located at 680 White Plains Rd. in Scarsdale.

Photo credit: John Labbe for Barnes & Noble.