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Students at Carnesville Elementary stand in line to try the new “Inchy” the Bookworm’s Book Vending Machine. The machines were recently placed in Carnesville, Royston and Lavonia Elementary Schools. The schools use the program as an incentive for the children to read more. Depending on the school, the rewards are based on behavior, attendance and/or grades. The eager readers are (from left) Freya Kolton, Will Cain, Jade Johnson, Keri Taylor and McKenna Carter. Looking on are (from left) Rita Shoemaker, dire
By Charlie Eavenson
Staff Writer
New vending machines in Franklin County elementary schools don’t contain soft drinks and candy. Instead, they offer books.
Royston, Carnesville and Lavonia…
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