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.
FOUR ESSENTIAL STEPS
All successful Fairs use these four promotional tools. Find many more in this guide and your Toolkit.
MAKE IT YOURS
Take your Book Fair to the next level with these curated tools, tips, and inspiration to help you host a Book Fair that everyone will remember!
Two Weeks Before
Recruit volunteers
Share Book Fair eWallet
Prepare decorations
Send a letter from the Principal
Share save-the-dates
Plan events
One Week Before
Book Fair Merchandise Guide
Review Kick-Off Kit materials
Schedule teacher previews
Hold 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
Host family events
Promote Book Fair eWallet