Prepare for the Fair

What’s the first thing you should do when prepping to host your school's Book Fair? Start here!

 

First steps 

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Confirm your Fair dates and decide the location and operating hours. 

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Complete your Services Agreement at least least eight weeks before the Fair. 

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Visit the Hub's Learning section to watch video tutorials.

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Watch for your Kick-off Kit, arriving two weeks before the Fair. 

Build your team

Teamwork makes the dream work! Recruit a co-host and volunteers to help before, during, and after the Fair. 

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Reach out to your PTO or booster club for extra hands to decorate and set up the Fair.

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Recruit class parents to run the register and keep checkout moving smoothly.

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Invite older students to help kids shop and figure out the math on their purchases.

Share your homepage

Your school’s Fair comes with its own homepage! It’s live and ready to share, or you can customize it to Include any details your school community should know, such as: shopping dates and times, details about Fair events, a link to your volunteer sign-up sheet, and more. Then, share the link with families and teachers to promote the Fair.

Time to promote your Fair

Now you’re ready to tell everyone about your school’s upcoming Fair. Make the most of tried-and-true tips and ready-made promotional materials.