Book Fairs - Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Scholastic Book Fair?
Scholastic Book Fairs are an engaging literacy event that provides kids the chance to choose what they want to read! With bestselling titles, series, and beloved characters, students of all ages and reading levels can connect with stories that entertain, inspire, and delight. A carefully curated selection of books and items are made available to your school, giving families the opportunity to enhance their home library, while earning Rewards for their school.
How does my school benefit from hosting a Scholastic Book Fair?
Every purchase at a Scholastic Book Fair contributes Rewards to the hosting school. These Rewards can be redeemed for valuable school resources from a number of Scholastic catalogues. Whether you are looking to refresh your school library, support the expansion of classroom libraries, furnish maker spaces, or purchase curriculum support, Book Fair Rewards can help to supplement school budgets to benefit all students.
How do Scholastic Book Fairs help readers?
The Kids and Family Reading Report™ revealed that 94% of kids agree, their favourite books are the ones they have chosen themselves. What’s more, kids are five times more likely to finish a book that they selected! A Scholastic Book Fair provides a unique experience that empowers children to explore the books that interest them, leading to an increase in reading minutes, and building lifelong readers.
How does Scholastic Book Fairs support remote learning?
Across Canada, schools are facing ongoing challenges and restrictions to ensure the safety of their students, staff, and families. With the addition of our new Virtual Book Fairs, schools can bring joy and a sense of normalcy for their readers by holding an online fair, where families can access books selected by our experts and have them shipped to their home. Whether your school currently has an in-school, remote, or hybrid learning model, we are taking steps to keep safety top of mind, while providing vital access to independent reading materials.
Who can host a Scholastic Book Fair? Is there any cost?
Schools all across Canada can explore the possibility of hosting a Scholastic Book Fair. There is no cost to bring a fair to your school, and our team of Book Fair Consultants are happy to help discover which options best suit the needs of your community. Book Fairs require a dedicated Chairperson, often a librarian, teacher, or parent volunteer, to put these plans in motion. Contact us at 1-866-234-7319 or bookfairs@scholastic.ca to create a book fair plan for your school!
What resources are available to help me run a Book Fair?
We are here to support you as you promote and host your Scholastic Book Fair! In addition to our team of dedicated Book Fair Consultants, you will have access to a variety of complimentary online and print materials to help you share the news of your fair, and ensure participation from families in your school community. From social media images, newsletters, flyers and posters, we have you covered!
Ask our Consultants about our webinars, online special events, and promotional packages to help make your Book Fair and extraordinary literacy event!
How can I schedule a Scholastic Book Fair?
We are ready to help, and can’t wait to hear from you. Speak with your principal about the best dates for your Scholastic Book Fair, and contact our Book Fair Consultants at 1-866-234-7319 or bookfairs@scholastic.ca to schedule your fair. We look forward to hearing from you!