Thomas Edison students at the holiday book fair. From left, TruLynn Adams, Anajah Hickman, Alaihah Thompson, Kayden Washington, Destiny Grimes.

Edison students take home 5 free books they pick out

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Fourth-graders at Thomas Edison Charter School in Wilmington shoved free books into their drawstring bags as they excitedly hunted through a library set-up Wednesday morning.  My Very Own Library, a program created by the University of Chicago, aims to provide access to literature for children while developing their passion for reading.  Thomas Edison Principal Salome Thomas-El, who grew up in …