Published May 01. 2026 11:31AM
Students at Cetronia Elementary School were treated to their annual book fair during the week the second week of April.
Sponsored by the Parents Association of Cetronia, the books are provided by Scholastic, a company founded in Wilkinsburg, Pa. in 1920.
It grew from publishing its first book a, collection of student writings from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards called “Saplings” to the world of Scholastic Book Fairs of today.
Scholastic introduced the world to “Clifford the Big Red Dog in 1963, a perennial favorite of young readers everywhere.
If children, as indicated by teachers, are unable to afford books, Scholastic provides them books at no charge.
Students then purchase paperback, hardback and custom books.
Scholastic returns 50% of their profit to the school.
On April 16, students from Emily Hamm’s third grade class had the opportunity to shop the book fair.
The students were delighted with the selection of books and lined up to purchase their choices at the checkout.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELANDDanika Strain, media specialist, Cetronia Elementary School explains how to choose and purchase books to Emily Hamm’s class during the Scholastic Book Fair April 13-17.
Cetronia Elementary School students Eliel Henriques and Micah Prentice move to the Legos area during the Scholastic Book Fair.
Cetronia Elementary School student Kylie Shaw holds her books and money to pay during the Scholastic Book Fair held at the Cetronia Elementary School, April 13-17.
“Best friends” Kendall Heffelfinger and Emerson Nickels (channeling twins in their similar clothes) show their books during the Scholastic Book Fair. Story and additional photos appear on Page A2.
Cetronia Elementary School student William Hansel looks at “Piggy” being checked out by Ethan Grab during Scholastic Book Fair.
Cetronia Elementary School students Addislyn Sassano and Elora Heist check out books together at the Scholastic Book Fair.
Parents Association of Elementary member Gia Jones stands next to the new book vending machine installed near the gymnasium at Cetronia Elementary School. The funds used to purchase the machine were from the past Scholastic Book Fairs held at the school.
