Prepare for the Fair
Confirm Fair dates and schedule your planning call in the Host Hub.
Complete your Book Fair Acknowledgement to get the Fair rolling.
Build your team! Recruit and organize a crew of helpers with our volunteer tips.
Learn the ropes! Find instructions and Fair prep goodies in your Kick-off Kit. Check out our video explainers and digital materials in the Learning Lab.
Attend a webinar! Register for a webinar specially designed for Book Fair Hosts and volunteers.
Set your goal! Browse the Scholastic Dollars Catalogue and review your school’s sales history to help you set your goal. Share your goal with the community using your goal chart!
Customize your homepage. Your school’s Fair homepage comes with the basics about your Fair. Add extra details like location, open hours, link to volunteer sign up, and more.
Promote the Fair
Spread the word! Tell everyone the Fair is coming! Our Promo Guide is packed with tips and resources to help you.
Share booklists and book trailers with students and families.
Plan events, previews, and activities
Organize a Teacher Preview. Invite teachers to the Fair to create Classroom Wish Lists and fill out shelf-talkers.
Arrange student previews. Set up a schedule for teachers to bring their students to the Fair. Kids will get a sneak peek of the books and have a chance to create their own wish lists.
Make it a family affair. Encourage families to visit the Fair when you host special events organized just for them.
Build excitement! Door-decorating contests, principal challenges, and more…get everyone at school in on the fun with these Fair activities.