Adopt a Book

The American Association of School Librarians writes, "Reading is a window to the world." We believe that reading is a lifelong learning skill for personal growth and enjoyment. You can help! You can ADOPT A BOOK for Arlington High School students. 

For your gift of $20 or more we will add a new hardcover book to the library collection with a customized bookplate, a lasting tribute in support of reading. 

Sponsoring a book for the school library is a wonderful way to honor your student, thank an important person in your child's life, remember a loved one, or commemorate birthdays, graduations, and other special events. We'll send the donor and/or recipient a thank you note with a copy of their special bookplate. It is a creative and enduring way to show your support of Arlington Public Schools. 

Adoption Paperwork

Print and complete the ADOPT A BOOK form below and mail it with your donation to the AHS Media Center at 869 Massachusetts Avenue. You can select your book and artwork from the links below, or we can choose for you. Browse for a title to adopt from our Goodreads shelf, or let us know what you're interested in and we can make a suggestion! 

Bookplate Artwork from Previous Years

We are proud of and grateful to the AHS student artists who have created our bookplate designs for our annual bookplate art contest. Take a look at previous designs below!

Bookplate Design Contest

If you are interested in creating a bookplate, download a submission form and send your work to Ms. Kitsis. The members of the Student Library Advisory Committee, in consultation with library and visual arts teachers, select each year's designs.