Prepare for the Book Fair with these helpful planning tips and resources.
Before the Fair
3, 2, 1…Book Fair!
The countdown to the best day of the year is ON. Everything you need to know about hosting your school’s Fair is right here. Your Kick-off Kit arrives two weeks before the Fair begins, but you can get a jump start on your planning now.
Getting started
Make it official by accepting your Services Agreement and confirming your school’s Fair dates at least six weeks before the Fair. Next, you’ll want to:
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Watch video tutorials for best practices and helpful tips.
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Review the planning checklist to stay organized and on track.
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Rally a team of volunteers.
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Learn how to earn up to $200 Scholastic Dollars for your school.
Promote your Fair
The Host Hub is packed with Fair Files, engaging book resources, and helpful eWallet materials to make promoting your Fair easy.
Spread the word
Now’s the time to tell everyone: the Book Fair is coming!
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Share the link or QR code to your school’s homepage (available in Fair Details and Settings) with families and teachers.
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Personalize the principal letter template and send it to families.
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Post save-the-dates on your school’s social media channels and newsletters.
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Hang hallway posters from the Kick-off Kit and update your school marquee.
Hype the books
Let everyone know what’s at the Fair: Kids’ favorite characters, bestsellers, new releases, and books they won’t find anywhere else.
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NEW! Families get a unique 360° preview of the Fair and the books coming to YOUR school—it’s on your Book Fair homepage!
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Send printed book flyers home with students and share digital flyers with families.
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Play video book trailers to excite students about the gotta-read titles.
Boost eWallet
Encourage families and teachers to set up an eWallet–the easy, cash-free way for students to shop and teachers to grow class libraries.
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Send the eWallet flyer home with students.
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Share ready-made social media posts on your school’s channels.
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Encourage teachers to create an eWallet and invite classroom families to add funds.
Plan special events
Begin planning your teacher preview and any family events around three weeks before the Fair to get everybody geared up to shop.
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Reserve time for teachers to preview the books, create wish lists, and shop using their $5 off a $20 purchase coupon.
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Invite classes to take a sneak peek and create wish lists to take home.
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Plan events or activities for families to join the fun and support your school.
Get bonus rewards
Earn 200 extra Scholastic Dollars for completing this season’s reward activities.