A new vending machine sits in the main hallway of Quail Hollow Middle School.
But instead of dispensing snacks or drinks, it drops books.
Leaders of the south Charlotte school hope the book vending machine delivered last week will help curb chronic student absences, which can lead to increased dropout rates.
“The book vending machine is an exciting way to bring new attention to school attendance in a fun way,” Quail Hollow Middle Principal Rachael Neill said. “Plus this tool addresses multiple goals simultaneously – celebrating attendance by encouraging reading. The vending machine makes both earning the coins by attending school and selecting a book a special experience.