Bookapalooza

Ninth‑ and tenth‑grade students from Mercer County will gather at Concord University for Bookapalooza, a creative, student-led event hosted by GEAR UP SWV. Instead of a traditional field trip, students explored 60 interactive exhibits designed by their peers, each marketing a book through hands-on demonstrations and engaging presentations.  Students voted on the book they were most excited to read, and GEAR UP SWV will provide copies of the selected titles. Judges also recognized
eight standout presentations with prizes.