FAIR GUIDE / BOOK FAIR WEEK
PROMOTE YOUR FAIR
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Get everyone psyched for the Fair by sharing video previews for can't-miss books.
Grades 6 and up (for K–8 schools)
Post reminders on social media and parent portals
Call or text parents on phone chain
Share your Book Fair excitement on social with #ScholasticBookFairs and #BookFairVibes, tagging us @ScholasticBookFairs
Encourage parents and students to watch our sizzle reels—videos that capture Book Fair energy:
Hang the hallway banner included in the Kick-off Kit and outdoor banner shipped with the Fair
Set-up Kit
Create a message for the school marquee
Locate the Fair with hallway arrows and homemade signage
Share the Introduction to eWallet video with parents
Remind parents that anyone can contribute to an eWallet—it's a great way to spoil grandkids
Explain that eWallet can be shared as a link on social media or email
Highlight eWallet to teachers as a way to encourage parents to build their classroom libraries
Harness the Fair’s secret superpower, a virtual store that’s always open. Find out more in the Online Shopping video
An expanded selection of exclusives, new releases, value packs, and more
All orders ship home and book-only orders over $25 ship free
Earn 25% for your school on online purchases during your Fair
Share teacher-recommended books
Preview books coming to the Fair
Create student wish lists
Use book blurbs to call out amazing books—especially Fair exclusives—in online promotions, posters, and even PA announcements
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Remind teachers to set up an eWallet to build their classroom libraries
Ask students about new books they'd like for the classroom
Create Classroom Wish Lists from these resources to share with parents
Host a reading-themed "Spirit Week" filled with activities
Create a principal/faculty challenge to inspire students to reach a Book Fair goal
Plan easy, engaging contests to drive enthusiasm
Use Scholastic Dollars™ to conduct a "Caught Reading" campaign
Plan a Family or Grand Event to increase Fair attendance
Promote your events with emails and social media
Arrange photo ops and get permission to share photos on social media
AFTER YOUR FAIR
Learn to boost your balance and make those book bucks go further in the Scholastic Dollars informational video. Then shop with your Scholastic Dollars in our exclusive Catalog, featuring thousands of items like:
Popular books and collections
Library-bound books, including exclusive editions
Furniture and carpets
Electronics and technology items
Gifts and incentives for volunteers and kids
Log in to your Chairperson's Toolkit now to start shopping.
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