Prepare for the Fair
- Confirm your Fair dates.
- Promote the Fair.
- Schedule teacher and student previews.
Webinars & Special Events
Register for a webinar specially designed for Book Fair Hosts and volunteers to build or brush up on skills that will make this your best Fair ever!
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Build Your Team
- Reach out to your PTO or school staff for extra hands to decorate and set up the Fair.
- Recruit class parents to run the register and keep checkout moving smoothly.
- Invite older students to help kids shop and figure out the math on their purchases.
Volunteer Resources
Volunteer Recruitment Letter
Volunteer Schedule
Student Crew Guide
Volunteer Thank You Letter
Volunteers Needed Social Post
We Did It Social Post
Thank You Social Post
Promote the Fair
Whether you’re a first-time Fair organizer or an experienced Host, we’ve got everything you need to make promoting your school’s Book Fair easier than ever!
Customize Your Fair Homepage
With just a few clicks, you can customize your Fair homepage to promote your event and keep your school community informed!
- Set your book sales goal to show what you’re working toward and encourage support.
- Add key dates like your Family Night to keep everyone in the loop.
- Customize messages to share updates and build excitement.
Spread the Word
- Share your school’s Fair homepage with families and teachers.
- Personalize and send the letter from your principal.
- Post save-the-date announcements.
- Hang signs around campus and update your school marquee.
Plan Previews, Activities, and Events
- Share the NEW Fair Showcase*, book blurbs, and book trailers to get kids psyched for the Fair.
- Reserve time for teachers to preview the Fair, create wish lists, and shop with their teacher coupons**.
- Plan community-wide activities and family events to ramp up excitement.
More to Explore
Watch explainer videos and brush up on more helpful info in the Host Hub or Learning Lab.
Check It Out*The Fair Showcase is a representation of the books at the Book Fair; assortment will vary based on availability. Title information will update throughout the season.
**If you host a Fair, you’ll receive coupons to give to teachers for $5 off a $25 purchase. Coupons will be emailed to you two to three weeks before your Fair start date for distribution to teachers. If you don’t receive this email, contact your Book Fair Consultant. Please note: teacher coupons are not available for Summer Reading Fairs.