Free set up. (Yes we do!)
If you have a lot of space or a little space, each fair is customized to meet your available space. You won't have to work around stacks of boxes during book fair week, either. Check out some of our set ups here. Send us a picture of your space and we'll send you a suggested set up.
Free pack up. (Yes that too!)
You're tired after the book fair, now you have to pack it all up? Not with Blue Ribbon. Just close up your cash register and count your money, we'll pack up everything. Plus, the fair won't be sitting in your school for days while you wait for the truck to pick up, we'll get everything out right away.
Teacher Discounts
We say thank you to your teachers with a substantial discount off of our already low prices. Plus, free Readola Unites teaching tools.
STEM and STEAM categories in every fair
We integrate Applied Science, Future Tech, Natural World and Art+Design categories in every book fair.
You say NO JUNK, we'll send you NO JUNK
If you're tired of students buying nothing but trinkets, all you have to do is say the word and we'll leave the junk out. Because we set up for you, if there's an item you don't like, we'll pack it up and take it back with us.
Easy to use cash registers
We operate on the honor system, no inventory to keep track of. That means fewer lines and fewer frustrated volunteers.
Titles available online are award nominees
We've collected award nominees from all 50 states to feature online. We do our best to filter out objectionable material, but still offer thousands of great books to choose for your library or have out of town family buy for their students.
Most books at the book fair are discounted. Some up to 75% off of retail!
Blue Ribbon strives to bring the best books at the best prices. Look for the mark down stickers on books, you'll be amazed at the prices.
Supporters can purchase prepaid gift certificates for students
Your school will receive a landing page with details about the book fair. On the page are links for purchasing gift certificates your students can use at the fair.
Anything Else?
- Use your credit to choose books from thousands of award nominated titles. New for 2022-2023, use your credit to purchase library bound class sets from Mid America Books.
- Blue Ribbon uses a mixture of unique carts and tables to create a book store atmosphere at your school.
- Each set up is customized - from small classrooms to big gyms.
- Free promotional posters and parent letters.
- Free access to Readola's professionally crafted reading curriculum and lesson plans.
- Titles from multiple publishers, we don't promote our own published works.
- Schedule now and receive a Scout costume to promote the book fair!
What's Not Included?
Material you find objectionable! Who decides that? You do! Contact us for more information and to reserve your dates.
Blue Ribbon Book Fairs is one of the last independent book fair companies. Blue Ribbon joins Readola to combine full service with award nominated books. Blue Ribbon and Readola bring your school family friendly book fairs, with content you control!
Each Blue Ribbon Book Fair includes:
Kids love Scout - teachers and parents will, too!
Blue Ribbon Book Fair highlights:
- Free set up & pack up.
- Customized set up (cart and table mix) for your available space. Some schools choose all carts so they can easily move the fair from classroom to gym.
- Teacher Discounts (off the lowest discounted price).
- STEM and STEAM categories in every fair - Natural World, Future Tech, Applied Science plus Art & Design.
- You say NO JUNK, we'll send you NO JUNK.
- Easy to use cash registers. No need to track inventory. Makes for shorter lines and less frustrated volunteers.
- Most books at the book fair are discounted. Some up to 75% off of retail!
- Supporters can purchase prepaid gift certificates for students. (Like a digital wallet)
- Your school will receive a complimentary landing page with details about the book fair and instructions how to purchase digital gift certificates.
- Use your credit to choose books from thousands of titles. New for 2022-2023, use your credit to purchase library bound class sets from Mid America Books.
- Free promotional posters and parent letters.
- Free access to Readola's professionally crafted reading curriculum and lesson plans.
- Titles from multiple publishers, we don't promote our own published works. Upon request, we include titles from the top Christian publishers.
- Free use of our Scout the Reading Retriever costume (as available) to promote the book fair!
- NO PRESSURE! I can't believe how some companies treat schools. It's our privilege to be in your building. We'll always treat you, your staff, your families and your students with respect.
More than just a way to raise money for your school, Blue Ribbon offers Readola, an open resource reading solution replacing expensive, complicated, and outdated curriculum packages that trap schools into long-term expense. No more storage rooms filled with outdated workbooks! Readola includes curated data your staff can use to identify existing resources in your classrooms and library. Readola is a step to sustainability for your school and preserves dwindling budgets. Sustainability + affordability!
How can a fundraiser replace curriculum purchases? Readola Unites allows unlimited access to the Blue Ribbon Awards Collection for all faculty and students. Readola Unites can be accessed from all devices and requires no special hardware. Readola Unites gives you access to relevant and exciting lesson plans to help enhance your classroom. Readola Unites also includes useful tools for:
- STEM + Non Fiction
- Sustainability Goals
- Using Lexiles Guide + Conversion Charts
- Student Research + Grant Writing with the Blue Ribbon Awards Collection (best utilization of resources, community outreach)
- 21 Questions About a Book
- Books On Tour Map and Guide + Individual State Maps
- Social Studies + Common Core Compatibility
- Rewarding Reading
We want to be the first choice for elementary schools, Catholic schools and Christian schools in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin and Missouri. Call 888-883-4719 or submit a contact form for more details.
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