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Chairperson’s Role
Planning your Book Fair begins with you! Here are your key responsibilities as Chairperson:
 Confirm Fair date with Book Fairs’ Consultant
Reserve largest space available to hold Fair
Recruit, train and motivate volunteers
Promote Fair to school community
Direct setup and running of Fair
Set & achieve sales
goals to add resources to library & classrooms
Complete and submit payment to Scholastic Book Fairs
Connecting Kids to Reading
Scholastic Book Fairs believes in choosing a variety of books
because no two children are alike. Each one is unique and has specific reading
interests. That’s why books from various publishers are reviewed and discussed
by a team of editors before they arrive on your Fair.
Book Fair Products
Core Offering – Wide selection of books & reading levels in either cases or boxes
School Tools & Boutique Boxes – Variety of school supplies for students
Creative Fun – Activity kits & books to foster creativity
Posters – Assortment of sizes, prices & images
Seasonal Books – Titles may vary throughout year v
Hot Picks – new releases & books advertised in Highlights
flyer (all reading levels)
Modules:
You may also choose additional table displays or “Modules” (based on your Fair size) designed to meet the unique needs of your school.
Speak with your Book Fairs’ Consultant 4-5 weeks before your Fair to
select your Modules (subject to availability).
Older Reads (upon request only)
Teen – Books covering a variety of topics for grades 7 & up. Some titles may contain limited content.
NEW! Teen
Mature Read – Novels suitable for emotionally mature students in grades 8-10. Subjects cover a range of advanced social situations and will contain content.
Choose from:
All Ages
Canadian – Expanded offering of titles by various Canadian authors & illustrators
NEW! Fair Favourites – Featuring books by well-known authors, as well as favourite series & popular titles
Great
Gifts – Items perfect for gift-giving including hardcovers & deluxe book collections (available Fall ’09 only)
NEW! Discover
Our World – Selection encourages students to learn more about the world around them (available Spring ’10 only)
Age Specific
NEW! Amazing
Animals – Fiction & non-fiction books about creatures big and small (grades 3 & up)
Books
for Boys – High interest & visually appealing books to engage boys in reading (grades 3 & up)
Preschool – Product for families with young children including picture & board books
Parents & Teachers
NEW! Adult
Bestsellers – Assortment of adult novels, cookbooks, parenting & DIY books
Teaching
Resources – Curriculum-based books & educational materials for K-6 teachers
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Planning Kit
You will receive a comprehensive Planning Kit approximately 5-6 weeks before your Fair. This includes everything you need to create an ideal Book Fair:
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How-to Guidebook
Book Fair Highlights flyers
Classroom Wish List Kit
Promotional Posters
Directional Arrows
Profit Redemption Catalogues
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 Promotion Guide
We have provided you with a downloadable Promotion
Guide (5 Mb PDF) full of ideas to help you celebrate your Book
Fair using our current featured theme.
"Open Me First" Box
Look for this box with the arrival of your Fair. It includes all items necessary to decorate your table displays and make the most out of merchandising your Book Fair as well as several other important components including:
Book Easels
Table Stands and Signs
Table Covers
Profit Worksheet including Evaluation Questionnaire
Charge Card Program - package will include instructions, sales slips, signage, and in most cases an imprinter.
Recruit a Team
 As Chairperson, you are the driving force behind your Book Fair's success. However, a successful Fair also depends upon the strong support of volunteers. Start to recruit volunteers now so they can reserve the dates on their calendars.
We suggest reading the important team building information in your Chairperson’s Guidebook. This information will make it easier for your team to set deadlines and proceed at a comfortable pace.
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