The American Association of University Women will hold its annual Jan Hawks Memorial Book Sale Feb. 24-25 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union.
Proceeds from the book sale go toward the Sarah Robinson Scholarship, awarded to women at The University of Mississippi. Each year, two to three female students who are majoring in English, education or creative writing and are juniors, seniors or graduate students receive the scholarship. The recipients of the award are nominated by faculty and chosen by the Office of Financial Aid based on merit and financial need.
“The book sale is the only fundraiser that raises money for this particular scholarship,” said Amy Gibson, co-organizer of the book sale.
The American Association of University Women has been hosting the book sale for at least 25 years, according to Gibson.
Various types of books are donated to the book sale, from novels and cookbooks to political books and textbooks. This year, hardcover books are $1, large paperback books are 50 cents and small paperback books are 25 cents.
“It’s a great way to find books to expand your reading tastes and to support those in financial need,” Gibson said.
The association hopes to raise $3,000 this year for three $1,000 scholarships.
