School book fairs are a wonderful week long reading event, with mobile bookcases packed with the best books to sell to your pupils. Book fairs build the excitement and fun of reading in a popup bookshop event at. Whether local, regional or nichebased, these literary events celebrate and showcase books from every perspective and offer authors critical opportunities to promote their books to a circle of readers most likely to engage with them. Why you should never submit your selfpublished book to book fairs. The spring books are fun book fair will be thursday, april 20, from 10 a. The day started off with pouring rain and i thought we were in for a very slow day. Illustrated kids book for ages 28 family fun kids books series kindle edition by segeti, mae, monty, nic. I am the library media specialist for a title 1 school. Scholastic is by far the largest book fair provider. But above all, take the time to explore direct to consumer selling.
Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. The same donation scale is used for shopping nights as for book fairs. A robust online toolkit and interactive workshops help pave the way for success. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online. Scholastic book fairs staffers work with parents, teachers, librarians, media specialists, and principals to connect kids to highquality books with schoolbased sales about 115,000 a year. Author events are often used to publicize an event and to increase attendance by making it. Book fair, youll have the choice to earn your rewards in cash, books or credit to. Much like any other sector, trade fairs are a time to pool knowledge, demonstrate innovations, and, most importantly, to buy and sell. All librarybound books are covered by a lifetime guarantee. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading kids book. The most complete and authoritative listing of north american book, paper, and ephemera fairs on the internet. We do three fairs a year california, new york, and london and none of them are much fun. It should be required reading for firsttime exhibitors while it is a valuable reminderchecklist for the seasoned veteran. Usbornes awardwinning school book fair scheme gives pupils more beautiful books to enjoy, whilst improving their literacy at the.
Sell your books at book festivals and craft fairs the. This will allow you access to all the tools you need to run your successful online or inhouse book fair. The most complete, authoritative listing of book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet. We bring a fair into corporationshospitalsschoolsproperty management buildingsgovernment agenciessmall businessespreschoolsdaycarescraft showsstreet fairsliteracy nightsschool carnivals. It should come as no surprise that everyone on the writers digest team loves books. We used the table cloths that came with the kit and cut them out like slime for an accent on the tables. Books are fun a readers digest company opportunity costs. Previous book fairs used only half the library, and it was squished. Enlist help recruit a cochair and a form a book fair committee.
Books are fun book and gift fairs northern id northern id a book and gift fair on wheels with a rebate to your favorite charity. Why you should never submit your selfpublished book to. Get details on your fair dates, ewallet, online shopping, volunteer opportunities, and more. You first start by becoming a member at supremebookfairs. Without a doubt, these book fairs are an active meeting point for top publishers, the leading distributors, and literary agents, who scout for work they want to represent, helping you to gain valuable traction for your book. Heres a list of book fairs and book festivals that weve compiled and will continue to update. Eavesdrop on a book club that discusses the book that you, the audience named. In the olden days i feel an old fart moment coming on fairs.
Book fairsfestivals are great for writers and readers. You have the freedom to manage your own business while receiving training and support from readers digest a company with a reputation for excellence. If youre getting ready to take a trip to the fair, or youre missing the. This book is so good, parts of it were extracted for reprint in. For the staff, the event can be a fun way to get out of town and to network with other people in the industry. I agree with you that book fairs sell a lot of stuff, and it can deter kids from choosing a book.
Onsite or online, follett book fairs are easy to run and rewarding to host. Click on the magnifying glass to search the fairs on this page. The day of your book fair, your supporters attend planned events, shop our store, and have fun supporting and celebrating your school or organization. Below is a stepbystep guide to coordinating a fun, wellorganized book fair. Our online guide is chock full of fun ideas, quick tips and howtos.
Scholastic provides the books, planning tools and display cases for the events, which are run by volunteer parents, teachers, and school librarians. For an updated listing of festivals for 2014 click this link 10 top us book festivals for 2014. However, we can read books about going to the fair any time. A scholastic book fair is a fun, popup event thats all about books. List of book fairs and book festivals by state writers. The book fairies brings enough books for every student in the school to select 2 free books to take home. Once the document is open, add your personal information in the appropriate sections and print. I run the book fair, along with the pta, and see this all the time. Book fairs is absolutely the last word on publishing trade shows.
The goal is to start building home libraries, build bonding between parent and child through reading and overall. However, by the time we opened the sun was shining and everything was beautiful. Cut out and layer tablecloths to look like paint splatters for maker fun factory vbs 2017 scholastic book fair spring 20. Collective goods brings a worldclass retail experience with incredible prices to your workplace, benefiting your employees and the causes you care about. Visit the books are fun book fair for discounts from 2080 percent off retail costs on a variety of books and gift items from 11 a. Books are fun decides to partner with you and will support you while you run. Sorry to intrude, i know you are very busy, but you are the best person to ask. The book fair selection open up the cases on your book fair to discover a wide range of great books enough to get any child excited by reading. With all the options of book fairs, you can pick and choose the ones whose theme and audience connects with your book. I love the idea of snagging some book fair items for rewards too bad i had already packed up when i read that post. A book fair is a celebration of reading that puts the very best.
Book fairs book sales display table ezra barany presentations. Book fairs and festivals are communitycentered events that bring books and authors and the publishing world to the reading public. Using signupgenius to manage volunteer recruitment and schedule shifts for multiple days can help to reduce your stress level. Offering a wide variety of books and gifts at great prices. Its the fastest and easiest way to earn money for your organization. I love the support of an idaho company and the great selection of books. Scholastic book fairs is a global business, with operations in all 50 states as well as in australia, canada, india, new zealand, the. Judith briles details how to sell books via book festivals and crafts fairs, and marcy kennedy extols the benefits of ebook reply.
What to bring to a book fair to sell your books by ezra. Find a sales representative in your area to schedule an event today. Lawrence medical will be hosting our annual books are fun book fair next week. I took over the whole space and kept the story rug area as my holding area for students who had already purchased books. Established in 2014, our company celebrates schoolbased book fairs for prek to 8 th grade students with a section for parents and teachers too. Receive book suggestions, reading tips, educational activities, and great deals.
Book fairs can be both fun and profitableif you are prepared. Book fair is all about instilling the love of reading in children with books that are fun, entertaining and align with christian faith and values. Book fairs have been around for as long as theres been a publishing industry. The books are fun book fair will take place monday, from 88 and again. There are plenty of reasons why schools participate in this exciting reading event. Click below to access the materials in a microsoft word format color or blackandwhite. Subscribe to writers fun zone blog for resources, inspiration, and free resources. Many of the other companies just do online book fairs. The book fairies offers free book fairs to schools with students who cannot afford traditional book fairs. Illustrated kids book for ages 28 family fun kids books series. An insiders guide to book fairs books the guardian. We offer oneofakind products that complement your life outside of school as well as books and supplies to improve classroom productivity. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Join the worlds leading display marketer for a rewarding and flexible career as a book fair representative. Find the best books, literary resources and educational solutions for kids at scholastic, a leader in publishing and education for nearly 100 years. Scholastic book fairs works in partnership with your school to bring a special book sale that will excite you and students about the joy of reading. See more ideas about spring books, classroom themes and reading themes. Book clubs the scholastic parent store scholastic parents book fairs klutz. Following is a list of some of the largest book festivals in the u. Many book fairs are simply open all day, with a listing of organized events like talks and book signings listed in a program or at the door. Follett book efairs are a fun, easy way to get the book fair experience and selection online. While putting on a book fair is no small feat, proper planning and a list of mighty volunteers will ensure a fundraiser thats sure to be a hit. Book fairs and festivals are great events for writers and readers to meet up and celebrate books of all genres. Book fair ideas or how to survive elementary librarian.
Online book fairs perfect for small schools or those outside our service area, follett book efairs are a fun, easy way to get the book fair experience and selection online. The fairview range auxiliary is sponsoring a books are fun book fair on thursday, november 6 th, 8. The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. On sunday i had a stand at a book fair as part of the appledore book festival. In the olden days i feel an old fart moment coming on fairs had a real buzz about them. A dedicated book fair expert provides support every step of the way. Book fairs are fantastic fundraisers and can be just as fun for kids without rotting teeth or ruining parents diets.