LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — For students at Booker T. Washington Elementary School in Lexington, learning doesn't stop after class is over, thanks to free book fairs provided through the "If You Give a Child a Book" campaign.

LEX 18 has partnered with the Scripps Howard Fund to get books into the hands of Kentucky kids.

"They want to know when it's going back. Immediately, as soon as it's finished, they want to know when is the next book fair," said principal Matt Griffin.

Booker T. Washington has participated in the program for several years. At each book fair, students can choose books they're interested in, without any financial burden for their families.

"It's the two most exciting weeks of the school year. Our students love it. Our parents absolutely love it, and it really just rein

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