Storybook Christmas is a NHS led community literacy project where more than 200 Corbin High School student volunteers act out children’s books for elementary students.
“Every year it is a Christmas miracle as we transform the Corbin Center into a children’s book wonderland for 24 hours. I appreciate all the hard work, time, and money each group puts into this project. Our main purpose is to encourage children to read and make sure every child has books to read in their home.” Storybook Christmas Coordinator and Corbin High School Teacher Jill Lewis said.
Admission to the event is one new or used children’s book. NHS collected 1,147 new books and 400 used books this year. The new books are distributed to the Corbin Schools Angel Tree program, Lions Club Christmas Baskets, and the Empty Stocking Fund. The used books are donated to KCEOC. Although NHS is the sponsor of the event the National Art Honor Society, Student Council, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, and Future Business Leaders of America also participate. This year the Corbin High School students performed 25 book talks for the children to enjoy. The book talks included popular books such as “Are You My Mother”, “Casey at Bat”, and “Elf on the Shelf”. Students also provided face painting, homemade goodies, and volunteered as guides for the event.
Storybook Christmas provides community services hours for the high school students. The program started as a community service project for NHS and has won the NHS community service award several years.