The BookSmiles Fair Book Fair
Introducing the BookSmiles FAIR Book Fair. We can provide enough gently-used and like-new books for each student to pick at least three books to keep. And, your school has an alternative to high-cost corporate book fairs!
How do I request a book distribution event at my school?
Fill out the form below to be considered for a distribution event.
New Jersey districts, please consider using PRIDE money for support of this program. Schools have also used PTO funds, or individual or admin sponsorships. Since students are shopping for free, BookSmiles appreciates the support of our non-profit; every dollar supports our mission and makes events like these possible.
Three options for a BookSmiles sponsored Book Fair, below:
How do I request a book distribution event at my school?
Fill out the form below to be considered for a distribution event.
New Jersey districts, please consider using PRIDE money for support of this program. Schools have also used PTO funds, or individual or admin sponsorships. Since students are shopping for free, BookSmiles appreciates the support of our non-profit; every dollar supports our mission and makes events like these possible.
Three options for a BookSmiles sponsored Book Fair, below:
bOOKFAIR Option 1 - PICK UP
You and your school arrange a time and date with Shawn to visit the Book Bank in Pennsauken to pick up cases of quality, age-leveled books to distribute as your school sees fit. Please fill out the form below and say when you could come by to pick up the books!
This could be a dedicated teacher, parent volunteer, administrator, or a district vehicle.
This could be a dedicated teacher, parent volunteer, administrator, or a district vehicle.
bOOKFAIR Option 2 - DELIVERY
You and your school arrange a time and date for a BookSmiles staff member to deliver multiple cases of books.
Please consider a donation to help cover our delivery expenses.
Please consider a donation to help cover our delivery expenses.
Students at Carson Elementary looking at their books!
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Students at Leap Academy selecting from their bookfair, and the BookSmiles boxes waiting to be opened
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bOOKFAIR Option 3 - bookfair set up
You and your school arrange a time and date for a BookSmiles employee or volunteer to set up the book fair. We need at least two school community members to assist during the event.
The books are free for students, but please consider supporting our non-profit with a financial gift for this program. (A $500 donation would help cover the operating costs of this event...fuel, tolls, employee time, etc)
Check out this video from our founder Larry when he was at a distribution event in Camden.
What is the criteria for Option 3?
Your school must:
The books are free for students, but please consider supporting our non-profit with a financial gift for this program. (A $500 donation would help cover the operating costs of this event...fuel, tolls, employee time, etc)
Check out this video from our founder Larry when he was at a distribution event in Camden.
What is the criteria for Option 3?
Your school must:
- Be 80% free and reduced lunch.
- Within a 90 minute radius from the BookSmiles Book Bank in Pennsauken.
- Commit to scheduling volunteers to assist with the fair.
