your guide to hosting a
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
LET'S GET READY
Thank you for hosting a Scholastic Book Fair. In this guide, you'll find tips on planning a safe and successful Fair. We'll also suggest materials to promote your Fair that you can print or share online.
With a little preparation, you can host an event that will delight your students and foster their love of reading.
START HERE: CUSTOMIZE YOUR BOOK FAIR HOMEPAGE
You're just a click away from customizing your Book Fair homepage. Be sure to promote this page to your whole school community!
Book Fair Tools and Tips
Here are tools, tips, and inspiration to help you and your team plan, organize, and host a Book Fair that everyone will remember! You can find more resources from your Toolkit Fair Files.
Two Weeks Before
Prepare decorations
Set up Book Fair eWallet
Recruit volunteers
Plan events
Share save-the-dates
Send a letter from the Principal
One Week Before
Book Fair Merchandise Guide
Schedule teacher previews
Prepare safety measures
Review Book Fair Kit materials
Host an All for Books™ fundraiser
Promote on social media
Book Fair Week
Share book trailers
Update social media
Hang indoor and outdoor signage
Promote online shopping
Host class previews
Set up Classroom Wish Lists
Plan reading activities
Schedule family events
Promote Book Fair eWallet
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"The Book Fair was a bit more simple, but that did not matter to the students. Providing a bit of normalcy to the school year was a breath of fresh air. We have Book Fairs every year, so being able to rearrange the Fair to an online and in-person fair made our day more normal!
— FREEDOM INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL IN FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE