To All Educators, You are invited to a Special Event in Your Honor

Barnes & Noble Stores Set to Roll Out the Red Carpet

(Or Make That Apples!)

At Nationwide Educator Appreciation Events

From High Teas to Gift Baskets to Book Presentations –

Local Stores Find Unique Ways to Show Their Gratitude

Charlottesville, VA – It’s not Harry Potter.  It’s not Stephenie Meyer.  But it’s still one of the biggest parties of the year!  During the week of Oct. 11-19^th, Barnes & Noble stores across the country will roll out the red carpet (or make that apples!) to honor preK-grade 12 educators in their communities with fun events and special receptions.

“We partner with schools year-round, but at our fall appreciation events, we really take the time to thank educators for all their hard work,” said Sarah DiFrancesco, Barnes & Noble’s Director of Community Relations.  “Educators are so vital to our children’s lives.  They teach them to read and inspire in them a love of learning.  Our booksellers take pride in creating special events to show how much we appreciate them.”

Though “appreciation” is the nationwide focus, each store finds a unique way to celebrate local educators.  Some stores will host high teas in their Cafés, offering pastries with their selection of Harney & Sons gourmet teas.  Others will feature store tours, book talks, game events – even topical seminars earning Continuing Education credits.

The Barnes & Noble store at Barracks Road Shopping Center will host its reception on Tuesday, October 14^th at 6pm for grades 6^th-12^th grade Educators, and Wednesday, October 15^th at 6pm for Pre-K thru 5^th Educators. The event will feature

Special Guest Speakers, Gift Basket Give-a-Ways, raffles, refreshments and much more………

Despite the diversity of activities, a few popular items are featured at every event – the chance for educators to win a $500 Barnes & Noble gift card, (author school visit?), fabulous prizes and giveaways, a 25% discount on classroom and personal purchases, and a 10% discount on CDs and DVDs.

All PreK through 12^th grade school teachers and administrators will receive 25%* off their book purchases and 10% off DVDs and music from October 11th–19th when they present their valid Barnes & Noble Educators Discount Card.

*Normal exclusions apply.  See any bookseller for details.

Contact: Sandra Cararo, Community Relations Manager

1035 Emmet Street, Charlottesville, VA  22903 434.984.6598