Local book drive to benefit Roberts Academy at Mercer University
According to Roberts Academy, an elementary school library needs 15-20 books per learner.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Roberts Academy at Mercer University is hosting a local book drive until August 1.
Roberts Academy is a transitional school designed especially for students with dyslexia. The school provides students with foundational skills needed to succeed in a traditional school setting.
The academy is for students in grades 2 through 5. The curriculum uses the Otron-Gillingham approach, which helps students with dyslexia.
According to Roberts Academy, an elementary school library needs 15-20 books per learner.
The Books for Bears book drive ends August 1. New or gently used children’s books in boxes can be dropped off at 4 locations.
- Bear’s Books (835 Forsyth St., Macon)
- Gottwals Books – Byron (311 GA-49 Suite 190, Byron)
- Gottwals Books – Macon (2834 Riverside D., Macon)
- Mercer University Bookstore (1602 Montpelier Ave. #100, Macon)