Select the grade range appropriate for your school as the book selection will vary. This is only a small sampling of the books offered at our fairs.

Titles and prices may vary based on available inventory. More titles are also available on our online store!

Fair Type K-3

Fair Type K-6

Fair Type K-8

Fair Type 4-6

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Contact our team today—we look forward to chatting with you!
(833) 758-0217 bookfairs@literati.com

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See how Literati Book Fairs stacks up against the other guys—you’ll never look at book fairs the same way again.

Literati is by far the best book fair team I have worked with!
The book selection and variety is by far superior
as are the cash registers and technology!”

-Jennifer K., Broken Arrow, OK

Contact our team today to learn more about Literati Book Fairs!

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Ingram Content Group

The world is reading, and Ingram Content Group connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries, and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation, and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print on demand, and other services for the publishing industry.

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Novel Effect

Novel Effect soundscapes transform your regular read-aloud routine with interactive music and sounds that respond to your voice. Turn reading books into a can’t miss experience kids crave with tools and resources educators rely on. Seamlessly integrate Novel Effect into existing curriculum to increase interest in classroom read-alouds and create off the charts reading engagement. Explore Novel Effect’s products, including plans to share with families at home, at www.noveleffect.com.

Coming Soon: Melon Rind

Lively math games for Kinder–5th graders start here!

Melon Rind’s interactive games develop social skills as well as targeted math practice.
Their games are specially designed to promote fun, dynamic play that reinforces math facts and supports Common Core standards.

Check out MelonRind.com to browse all their games.

When you choose Literati Partner Credits at Melon Rind, you’ll receive an email with a redemption code to use at checkout.

Coming Soon: Mrs. Nelson’s Book Company

Mrs. Nelson’s Book Company is excited to partner with Literati Book Fairs, providing schools with access to a vast catalog of books from trade and school library publishers. Our offerings include new releases, bestsellers, and classics as well as discounted textbooks and workbooks. Our exclusive Readerbound editions, crafted in our own bindery, deliver durable, reinforced bindings with a Lifetime Guarantee, perfect for long-term classroom and library use.

• Minimum Order: $300 per order.
• Turnaround Time: Standard bindings fulfilled in 3–4 weeks; Readerbound editions in 4–6 weeks.
• Product Highlights: Nearly every in-print title, exclusive Readerbound editions, and a large inventory of textbooks and workbooks.
• Literati Partner Credits: Redeem via a unique, non-expiring certificate code emailed upon earning credits.

Thames & Kosmos

At Thames & Kosmos, we envision a world where everyone loves to learn. Our product inspire kids and families to think deeper, play longer, and just figure stuff out. We make:

• Science Toys & Kits that teach through fun, hands-on experimentation
• Games that challenge the mind and bring people together 
• Activity Toys that encourage imagination and open-ended play
• Curricula that support educators to make learning enjoyable and effective

Because when everyone loves to learn…the possibilities are endless! 

Check out all that we have to offer at www.thamesandkosmos.com. 

Project Genius

Project Genius designs clever, giftable brainteasers and games that spark curiosity and inspire hands-on discovery. We create beautifully crafted puzzles that challenge the mind while delighting the eye—perfect for gifting, collecting, or displaying. Through our Project Pathways initiative, we’re proud to provide meaningful job training for young adults with autism, helping them develop skills and confidence for the future. Explore our full collection of brainteasers and games at ProjectGeniusInc.com.

Are You Game?

With 3,000+ products from 250+ publishers, AreYouGame.com offers one of the world’s largest selections of games and puzzles, plus brainteasers, educational toys, and craft kits. Our collection spans every age group, with products carefully selected to spark discovery and inspire imagination—ideal for classrooms, libraries, and homes. The extensive educational section builds skills ranging from letters and numbers to coding, and we offer every type of game: matching games for preschoolers, outdoor games for middle schoolers, card games for teens, family games…you get the idea. When you want products kids think are fun and adults know are educational, AreYouGame.com delivers!

Check back soon! We have more great partners coming on board!

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“We love cats,” Williams says. “So, we toyed with all sorts of names and landed on ‘Magic Cat’ because we feel that magic happens when you sit down with a young reader and pore over something that’s physical, on paper. We thought it was playful, and we think cats bring good luck.”

“We have three crazy cats between us as well,” Broom adds. “And that fed into the name.”

The early conversations heading into 2019 and entrepreneurial dreams of two long-time co-workers – who worked as part of teams at several publishing companies – have grown into an all-female-led venture with 29 employees, the release of about 50 books a year, and a recent Independent Publisher of the Year award from the British Book Awards. “After a slow start working in the pandemic, we’ve really come a long way,” says Broom, who lives and works out of the Magic Cat offices in London. “It’s been a ride.”

“I think our success has been because we have stayed true to our commitment to making the best books with authors and illustrators,” says Williams, originally from Australia and who now lives in Norfolk in the UK. “That’s really at the heart of everything we do.”

Magic Cat’s titles encompass a wide spectrum of topics – things kids naturally gravitate toward like the environment, fantasy worlds with wizards and goblins, mysteries and adventures – but Williams and Broom have also made nonfiction a focus of their publishing. 

The two have an uncanny knack for finding authors and illustrators who tell nonfiction stories in an interactive way, knowing that kids love to point and search and dive deep into puzzles, mazes, and games with their parents while learning something too. The illustrations are stunning and visually invigorating, such as the Brown Bear Wood: It’s Busy Down in the Woods Today (by Rachel Piercey and Freya Hartas) that harkens back to the Richard Scarry books of the 1970s with countless characters going about their daily activities in a woodland setting that functions like a city.

We wanted something focused on the creative joy of books that didn’t just demand shareholder money each year. — Rachel Williams

The company also branches out into more fiction-oriented stories like its Bearlock Holmes mysteries by Kristyna Litten, but always with a backdrop of learning. And, of course, Williams and Broom are always looking for a perfect fit for bedtime reading, like 5 Minute Space Stories (by Gabby Dawnay and Mona K.), short stories that “set out on a mission to explore different aspects of the universe; from how the Moon came to be, to the birth of a star and the immense, light-sucking darkness of a black hole.”

Williams authored one series herself, of which one book – Slow Down…on Your Doorstep: Calming Nature Stories for Little Ones – was featured in Literati’s “Subscription Box.” Literati is continuing to work with Magic Cat on bringing more of the UK company’s titles to its U.S. offerings.

“Their books are very well packaged, very attractive and make you want to pick them up and dive in,” says Aubrey Poole, Literati’s editorial manager. Poole first encountered Magic Cat at the publisher’s booth at the annual Bologna Children’s Book Fair in Italy. “There was a book called 5-minute Nature Stories that I picked up and started reading. It was nonfiction and intended for short stories at bedtime, but the whole thing was written like poetry but was still very accurate and scientific. I saw that theme resonate in their selections, and I started to go through their catalog and just got more and more impressed with the quality of their books.”

“One would think nonfiction books would be seen by kids as dry, less interesting than an exciting adventure theme,” Poole says. “But I love looking for authors and illustrators that find ways to get kids drawn into nonfiction and interact with the content, get engaged with it to make it more fun and exciting.”

Williams and Broom call each other “work wives” based on their years together serving different roles at publishing houses in England. The constant collaboration is a foundation for not burning out on their business, since support from a friend is continual, Broom says. They also credit their current success to children’s book author and publisher Amanda Wood, a founding editor and publisher of Templar Books, itself an award-winning children’s book publisher. 

“When Jen and I first started talking about the business, we pulled her in and said, ‘Let’s start a female owned and operated company,” Williams recalls. “We wanted something focused on the creative joy of books that didn’t just demand shareholder money each year. We felt this independent spirit and love of the bookmaking process that would be more than simply moneymaking. 

“We started out with a really strong kind of reputation for making nonfiction,” Broom says. The duo commissioned the Little People Big Dreams, a biography series that delves into the lives of key figures from history from the world of science, the arts, sports and culture, with an emphasis on showing children how their understanding of the world changes through time with these real-life portraits.

“We had this very solid understanding of how we could translate traditional nonfiction into something children can enjoy… content that gets their brains going,” Broom says. “But as a parent, we realized that sometimes it can be helpful to have a narrative bolted onto the content so that you’ve got a beginning, middle, and end.” 

Williams and Broom, both mothers of children at the perfect age to engage with their books, say they have a “captive audience” to “road test” their work, but their parent friends are also a constant source of feedback. “It’s a really privileged position to be in, and we’re having a blast doing it,” Broom says.

Regardless of how much creative thinking the two put into selecting books to publish, Williams says that, in the end, it’s about channeling the creative work of writers and illustrators to reach young minds.

Broom agrees. “I think we’re particularly interested in working with people with a message,” she says. “We want to take somebody’s passion and channel that into a young reader and create the next generation of interested people engaging with the world.”

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“The fifth graders loved it, and they did really well,” she says, adding that the elementary kids are obsessed with all things science.

Edwards, now heading into her seventh year as a media specialist librarian for the school in Madison, Georgia, which has about 850 students and is growing every year, says the experience helped her realize that her popular book fairs could give a boost to other academic events. While she knew science night was always a hit, she wasn’t so sure the same would go for math night – until she paired the event with a shopping evening at her book fair. Math night was a hit too, and now teachers are coordinating with Edwards to keep the same schedule each year for both events.

“They’re shopping, they’re using money, and that’s math,” Edwards says, adding that it’s a great way to reinforce the existence of sales tax, which a lot of kids haven’t learned to take into account when planning for their purchases.

Edwards runs two fairs a year and prepares for each with just her and her assistant, but she says that ever since switching to Literati fairs, the process is a breeze. “After lunch we’ll take some time and we’ll move our tables, open all the carts. There are very few boxes to unpack. It’s all done for you, and setup only takes a couple of hours.”

Edwards likes to set up all the materials at the front of her library for curious students passing by. “You hear ‘Ahh, it’s here!’” she says. “It’s so exciting for them.” 

Once the fair is set up, the school rotates classes in to preview the selections. “They get to make a little wish list and write down what they want,” Edwards says.
“It’s so fun to hear what they’re excited about seeing.”

Edwards, who just completed her 13th book fair of her career, says she used to use another company, but switched permanently to Literati after seeing the quality of the books and expansive collection. “Whatever magic Literati has, they know what to pick for the kids,” she says.

She says the bonus is not having to deal with “the junk” (think plushie toys and smelly erasers) that another fair company shipped with the books. “The books Literati supplies don’t come with the trinkets and stuff, but do come accompanied with useful school supplies that are very popular.”

Edwards, who also is in charge of the school’s social media, said she creates special graphics and catchy phrases to promote the fairs and posts regularly in the run-up to launch. “You don’t have to do a lot,” she says. “I set up what they’ve given me, and the fair sells itself.”

Edwards says the Literati sales system is easy to use and includes a Wi-Fi hotspot for her library since the school’s internet is problematic. Best, she says, is the ability for parents to go online and purchase a printable gift card. “Even if a student loses their printout between home and book fair, I can look them up on my computer. It’s a foolproof system.”

All the money raised from the fairs goes toward purchasing books for the library – something Edwards says she feels grateful for since she doesn’t have to worry as much about district and school budgets. 

Edwards sees herself as the “library lady” not just for her school, but the Madison community at large since she volunteers so much at the public library. “I’m seen as the go-to person if one of my coworkers or a family has a question not only about what’s going on at our school library, but at the public library too. They feel like they can reach out to me and talk to me about those initiatives. And I embrace that, and I love it.” 

Edwards said she hopes her students will take memories of the book fair with them in life to embrace books and support their public libraries. “The core purpose of the book fair is to provide a positive experience with reading,” she says. “Our generation has such fond memories of getting to shop at school book fairs and the excitement that that generated. Hopefully we’re building some of those same core memories for these kids today too.”

“Positive reading experiences are so important in building their identity as a reader,” Edwards says. “And I like to make the book fair one of those positive experiences that helps them enjoy reading.”

Having a book that students can call their own – rather than having to return it to her library – also is important. “The books at the Literati fairs are so affordable that our students can leave with a book that is theirs,” she says.

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“The book fairs are the only opportunity I really have to use sales revenue to purchase books for our library, so I take advantage of it,” says Shafer, who has worked as a librarian media specialist for four years at Jean Stewart Elementary School in Montgomery, Texas. For her first couple of fairs, she worked with another company but switched to Literati after seeing how it can inspire a large school to think big with its fairs — despite limited resources.

While coordinating activities for so many students is challenging, the other side of the coin is that she has a large pool of volunteers and more students buying books. “Our fairs have been very successful,” Shafer says. “I gross approximately $20,000 at each of my fairs. For me, it’s about adding books to our collection, constantly keeping the books up to date in the library, as well as getting the newest books that are in a series that the kids love.

“I also am so fortunate because I have a huge team of parent volunteers and an amazing library committee,” adds Shafer. “I have volunteers every single day on a regular schedule, and I have a coordinator that I work with that is so amazing and creative.” She says Literati also uses another strategy to attract volunteers. “The company gives all my volunteers 20% off their purchases. That’s a nice little incentive for them to come and help for a few shifts during the week.”

Shafer says the parents appreciate the quality of Literati books — and the children love shopping at the book fairs. “They say it’s more like going to a bookstore and buying a book,” she says. The quality of the books is just as high as you’d expect from a bookstore, but Shafer goes the extra mile to make it an interactive experience as well for the students and families.

Her first couple of fairs were run by a different company, but she switched to Literati after noticing that the books held up better. Shafer says while she concentrates on buying more books, it’s clear that the kids and their families are having a blast at the fairs too — a recent Literati fair had a Story Arcade theme where students raced around a course in the school’s expansive library dressed in colorful boxes designed to look like arcade characters and icons.

The parents value all the decorations Shafer and her team take the time to put up. “I have a really big library and there are windows all the way around it,” she says. “And so we decorate the entire library. For an ocean themed fair, one class made little paper plate fish and another class, little jellyfish.”

Sometimes we do the fairs in conjunction with something else, like a musical performance by one of the grade levels, or a family night where we host games and set up all different sorts of things for the kids. The parents love it. It’s jam packed in here — lines are to the door.”

Shafer says parents also recognize the fair’s focus on books and selections tailored to different reading levels — plus the fact that Literati book fairs focus on the books themselves and eschew the smelly erasers and plushie toys that have become synonymous with other book fairs. “They see that we don’t have the books with the accompanying little trinkets and necklaces that kids buy simply because it has a toy with it.”

The book fairs have been a great success for Jean Stewart Elementary library’s budget, Shafer says. But she says it’s the excited faces coming into the library each day that are even more rewarding, and she likes to ramp up their enthusiasm with dress-up days, guessing games like how many items are in a jar, and raffles for poster giveaways. “The kids have a great time,” she says. “Some kids come every single day to the fair – every chance that they get.”

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“He’s a giant inflatable green alien and all the kids loved him,” Monson says. “And then when we had the second book fair — an arcade theme —  “Fred” the alien came back because he’s the mascot and he wore arcade-game clothes.”

Monson says she plans to use the accidental mascot to provide some continuity and fun to all the fairs ahead. ““He’s the kids’ height, so they high five him and take pictures with him,” she says. “They even know when Fred’s birthday is. He’s got a backstory.” 

Monson, whose son attends Anna May Daulton Elementary School in Grand Prairie, Texas, just finished her first year creating the book fairs with Literati. “I’m a pharmacist. That’s my day job,” she says. “But I volunteer at the PTA and at school as much as possible. Book fairs were my favorite thing growing up. So, as soon as this fair position opened, I grabbed it.”

The fair itself isn’t so much work to put together, Monson says, but it’s all the optional extras that require a team – decorations, games, contests, and parent and grandparent nights and lunches. In addition to the books, she says, “Literati gives you the table covers, book fixtures and the posters, but they let you go with your imagination with the themes. You can do as little or as much as you want. And I’m one of those people that’s not ‘less is more.’ I’m ‘more is more.’

“We usually have a team of about six or seven people that help us set up,” Monson says. “We’ll create a giant balloon arch and backdrops — we like to decorate. I’ve already started a wish list for the Everglow Forest theme, which is the first book fair next year. I’ll be planning that throughout the summer.” 

Monson says the school previously used another company for fairs, but one of the district’s librarians happened upon Literati at a conference and was impressed by the representative’s energy. “They were super friendly and had a lot of great information and were really passionate about book fairs, which to a librarian or a library enthusiast is exciting,” she says. 

Literati also had more of a “community” feel to its approach, Monson says. “Our elementary school is right in our neighborhood. All of our neighbors go there, and all of our friends are there. We do everything together. And so the book fair really inspires that collaboration because you all work together on a theme, decorating the library, and it shows in the fundraising as well.”

Monson says all the funds raised go to the PTA, which then distributes it to various programs. “We’ll have supplemental education programs, guest speakers, authors, dances, and field days so the kids are active,” she says. “Because of significantly more sales with Literati fairs, we were also able to fund five $1,000 scholarships for our former elementary students that are now going off to college.”

Monson says parents also appreciated the hard work she and her team put into the fairs because they recognize they are energetic events to get the kids and families involved and not just fundraisers. “They are interactive,” she says. “For the arcade theme, we did a Pac-Man floor that we taped off, and we had little yellow circles and a maze around the books that the kids could walk around. We had music with arcade theme songs playing. It was more of an experience to go to with your kids, and something parents wanted to do.”

For Monson, the foundational goal is getting children to read physical books. “I feel like a lot of kids are on their iPads and looking at digital versions of a lot of stuff, which is great,” she says. “I have a Kindle, and I read on my phone, but I love for kids to have something physical and tangible to grow up with.”

Monson says she loves coordinating the fairs and hopes that enthusiasm spreads to other parents after her son ages out of elementary school. “If the book fair was a job and I could quit my day job, I would love to be the ‘book fair person’ and even travel around with the fairs.”

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Scarborough, a library media specialist for 14 years, had a decade under her belt as a classroom teacher before that. She knows the city of Elberton – just outside of Athens, Georgia – and its small, surrounding communities well, especially since she serves as her school’s community liaison too. “It’s a quiet place, with a lot of fishing and outdoor recreation,” she says. “We are also called the Granite Capital of the World because our financial trade and business was in the granite industry. And we’re known for the Granite Bowl, which is a very large [district] football stadium, and all the seating is granite. It’s a cool place.”

Scarborough is known at her school for her creativity in getting students – the Bullfrogs – excited about the school library. “We’ve just had national Library Week, so we’ve been celebrating that with fun games,” she says. “I’ve trained a smart speaker to sound off buzzers and bells and applause and give out random prizes for students that come in to check out books.”

But Scarborough says nothing compares to the excitement generated by her book fairs. “It’s like a carnival or the fair that comes through your town with all the rides and the lights and the bells and the whistles,” she says. “They’re so excited and their eyes light up, and they just cannot wait to get in there to take a look at what’s in the book fair this time.”

For Scarborough, the fairs have recently gotten even more attention after she switched companies and chose Literati to provide the books, the fair’s theme, decorations, and all the other setup that she says makes the events so magical.

The book fair is like a carnival or the fair that comes through your town.

“I heard about Literati and just decided to take the leap and see what they’re about,” Scarborough says. “But, oh man, I was so nervous about going with a different book fair company because — you’ve been with the same outfit for so long and you get used to it. But when the fair came, it was amazing. The carts are wonderful, stocked with a wonderful collection and a big variety of literature.”

Scarborough says she especially likes the way Literati themes and decorations transform the library into another little world – like last year’s “Story Safari” with a giant arch of balloons patterned with leopard spots and other African animals, as well as animal masks for the kids and visiting parents. The fairs also include fun, online video previews with cartoons and fair guides that let students and parents get a good look at what will be available.

Finding titles for early readers has always been a challenge for Scarborough, so she says she appreciates Literati’s wide scope of selections for the younger students. The way Literati handles what Scarborough calls “junkie junk” – prevalent in other book fair companies – also appeals to her. “Our students are still able to get a cute pen and journal to write stories, because that’s what I encourage them to do.” But she says her focus remains encouraging the students to read. “They always get a really good book and Literati is always good value – a number of books that are $5 and under.”

“I’m a book lover and I wholeheartedly believe that reading makes you smart,” Scarborough says. “And I encourage our students on a daily basis to read as much as possible because you can learn so many things, expand your vocabulary, and grow in learning.”

She says the fairs bring out what she enjoys best about being a librarian – a slightly different role than a teacher. “As a classroom teacher, I was like their daytime mama, you know?” she says. “The teacher is a mother for a very large amount of hours in a student’s life. And so, I always mothered and helped take care of them and made sure they learned.” Now she says she’s proud to be like a grandmother that gets to invite the students into her world with the mission of using fun to encourage reading. “It’s a sweet spot,” she says.

Literati has made her spot as a librarian even sweeter, she says, and she feels like she has “grown with the company over the years.” “I’m in love with this company, and I’ve told all the media specialists in my county to take that leap and change over to Literati.”

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Krause, a librarian media specialist with a master’s in library science, says she’s lucky to have a large library at Benignus Elementary in Klein, Texas, that lets the kids spread out, explore, or relax, and which includes a small amphitheater where she can lower the lights, so it serves as a mini planetarium. “The kids can read under the stars if they want to, or they can go work on a stick puzzle together,” says Krause, now in her seventh year at the Houston-area school. “It was very choice oriented, just to show them reading can be fun.”

Other times she projects energy that’s much more upbeat. “I’m loud,” she says. “This year, I have been singing and dancing to theme songs in the library. “And with that energy, I try to pull them into the space as well.”

So, it’s no surprise that Krause, who has used the Literati book fairs going on three years now, says her favorite fair theme so far matches her high-energy vibe – Story Arcade, which highlights early video games like Mario Kart. “Everybody knows Mario, and I had a little Mario figure put up. It got them talking about the books, and it got them just excited to come in and see what was there.”

The colorful fair graphics make for fantastic displays with giant pixelated characters from video games like Minecraft, Sonic, or Pokémon. The Literati Pinterest site also offers inspiration from the work created by other librarians across the country. Krause has her hands full educating some 750 students in grades K through 5 . But the fair is so important to her that she went a step further and supplemented the extensive Literati materials by designing her own graphics and signs for the fair. “They are still hanging up outside my library because the kids love them so much. So my library is still decorated.”

The library includes a small amphitheater where she can lower the lights, so it serves as a mini planetarium.

Krause says the fair preview videos that Literati provides offer a chance for her students to get curious about what books they may want to dive into, as well as a chance to hear from authors about what inspired them to write their stories. She says there’s plenty of learning to go with the fun theme, including educational games, art stations and even guidance for students to write and develop their own video game ideas.

Krause says the proceeds from this year’s fair went to support more equipment for the school’s robotics program and more book purchases for the library – something that is highlighted to the families who are ultimately supporting the fairs. Bringing in families to the mix is important, Krause says, because the students – whose mascot is the Leopards – can share their enthusiasm with their parents and grandparents. “In the spring we open the fair to anyone, but we focus on grandparents in the fall, and then we call it ‘lunch with your leopard,’ where students can invite a grandparent or other loved one. They come eat lunch with their kiddo and then shop at the book fair.”

Krause recalls switching to Literati from another company because of the quality of the books and selections of titles after being tired of receiving poor quality materials from other fairs. “With the last company, there was always a book series where I would have to say, ‘You’re not going to want to buy that because the pages are going to fall out in about three days.’”

“Kids and their parents have really embraced Literati,” Krause says. “They like the quality, they like the selection. They like that you’re not getting a cheap necklace with a book that the kid will never read because they really only wanted the necklace. Now, kids are excited for the books and not for the slime toy.”

Krause says the fairs are peak points of fun during the school year, and she’s proud that they serve as an inspiring time for students.  “There are all different kinds of reasons why kids love the library. Some obviously love it for the books. Some love it just because it’s such a different atmosphere from the classroom, and they don’t realize that they’re actually learning as well there.”

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With their membership, young readers will receive five books every month tailored to their age, interests, and reading level. In total, Literati will have donated over 1,200 books through this reading program.

Getting Books Back In the Classroom

The campaign continues with an all-new initiative in Book Clubs for Classrooms: a membership for educators who are building their own classroom libraries. Teachers will receive five books delivered monthly based on their class’s grade and interests. 

This book club intends to provide classrooms with a variety of stories that will pique students’ interests and encourage better reading habits. Previously, Literati members have reported a 75% increase in their kid’s interest in reading and a 39 minute average increase in daily reading time. By extending their book club offering to schools, Literati Book Clubs will be able to reach even more young readers.

The “Year of Reading” initiative is driven by the Literati purpose: to inspire a love of learning and a love of life by getting more beloved books into the hands of kids.

Addressing Literacy Challenges

Research consistently demonstrates that reading at home is one of the strongest predictors of academic achievement. Despite this knowledge, access to quality reading materials remains a challenge for many families across the country. 

Literati’s philanthropic initiative addresses this need by providing 21 randomly selected households a curated selection of books to help build their home library all year round.

Jess Ewing, CEO of Literati, has noted that “Literacy is on a scary trajectory in this country. But together, we can do something about this by putting more books in the hands of students, improving reading scores, and creating a better future for our kids.”

Working Alongside Our Educational Partners

As reading advocates, Literati is always finding new ways to engage the community.  This season’s initiative began at schools that hosted a Literati Book Fair this spring. 

Participating schools received promotional materials, including bookmarks, inviting families to enter the raffle. Schools displayed the materials in high-traffic areas to maximize community participation. In total, more than 34,000 families participated in Literati’s weekly raffle this season.

The selection process involved weekly drawings from January through June 13, 2025, with winners receiving direct email notifications and recognition on the Literati Book Fair Customer Facebook page. In an additional effort to increase access to quality literature, all raffle participants, regardless of winner status, received a special introductory offer for their first month of Literati Book Club membership. 

Literati’s initiative represents a significant investment in education, placing hundreds of books in homes that might otherwise have limited access to diverse reading materials. 

Literati has long worked with nonprofits across the country, such as Eat. Learn. Play., the Andy Roddick Foundation, and BookSpring to help put books into the hands of kids who need them most. 

Additionally, book club members can participate in Literati’s donation program by sending gently used books back to the company using their Literati box and the provided return shipping label. To date, Literati has donated over one million children’s books—and counting.

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If your book fair has started to feel more like a retail chore than a reading celebration, you’re not alone. Many schools are rethinking their current partner—and discovering Literati Book Fairs as a refreshing alternative. Here are 12 reasons why schools across the country are making the switch:

1. Support You Can Count On

You’re not in this alone. From planning to wrap-up, you’ll have a dedicated account manager who understands your school and is invested in your fair’s success. We don’t just ship you a fair—we stick with you every step of the way.

As a first year media specialist, Literati made my first book fair go very smoothly! Things were very user-friendly, and I really appreciate that! My account manager was amazing at guiding me and answering all my questions! I love Literati!

– Kylie W., Bonaire, GA

2. OpenBook Planning Platform

Our easy-to-use online resource center, OpenBook, puts everything at your fingertips. From checklists and scheduling tools to digital assets and support resources, OpenBook helps you stay organized and ahead of the game.

3. Built-In Marketing Tools

We make it simple to build excitement. You’ll receive a Marketing Must-Haves Kit with posters, flyers, and bookmarks, plus access to digital tools like social media graphics, videos, and parent letters. Just customize, print, and share!

4. Quick & Easy Set-Up

Your time is valuable, and running a book fair shouldn’t require a logistics degree. Literati fairs take just 45 minutes to set up with two volunteers. Our rolling cases arrive stocked and organized, and intuitive displays and modern registers make hosting a breeze.

Refreshing! Great selection of books and set up was easy compared to previous book fairs.

– Patricia V., Plant City, FL

5. Books Students Can’t Put Down

Our fairs feature the titles students know and love—Bluey, The Food Group, Dork Diaries, Minecraft, and more. We also curate surprises that ignite curiosity and reflect diverse voices, so every reader can see themselves in the stories they find.

Every Literati fair includes an online shop that opens four weeks before your in-person fair. Families can browse an expanded catalog of books like I Survived, Dog Man, The Bad Guys, and more, plus STEM kits and learning games—perfect for early birds, distant relatives, or those who can’t attend in person.

6. Literati-Only Exclusives

Every season, our team works with publishers to bring exclusive books only available at Literati Book Fairs. These hidden gems often become student favorites—and give your fair that “you had to be there” feeling that keeps families coming back.

7. Less Trinkets, More Literacy

When toy tables outshine the books, it’s time for a change. Literati Book Fairs are intentionally book-centered, with a Reading and Writing Center that supports your literacy mission. Think bookmarks, journals, and meaningful reading incentives instead of clutter and dollar-store distractions.

The selection of books was wonderful and the kids loved the school supplies. Great experience and I was nervous to switch from the “big red book fair company”!

– Aimee W., Newark, DE

8. Go Cashless with Gift Cards

Literati Gift Cards make shopping easy for families and stress-free for you. They’re perfect for teacher gifts, community donations, or simply avoiding the chaos of cash. Plus, they work both in person and online.

9. Simple, Smart Checkout

Our register system is so intuitive, most schools need fewer volunteers than with their previous provider—and still move the line faster. It’s fast, easy to train on, and ready to go right out of the box.

The fair was very easy to set up, colorful and the selection of books was great! The cash registers were very easy to use and worked perfectly. It was a wonderful experience.

– Dawn B., Canton, GA

10. Rewards That Actually Work for You

Choose the reward model that best fits your school: books straight from your fair, cash, Literati Points, or a custom mix. It’s your fair—you should decide how it gives back to your school community.

11. Stress-Free Delivery & Pickup

Our delivery team is friendly, professional, and focused on keeping your school and students safe. We’ll make sure materials arrive on time and pick-up is smooth—so you can close out your fair with ease.

Both years I’ve used Literati our deliver and pick up guys have been wonderful! They were helpful and so polite and kind. Thank you for having great people!

– Robyn S., Southern Pine, SC

12. A Team That Listens

Your voice matters. We read every survey, listen to coordinator feedback, and make changes that reflect your real needs—like enhanced book replenishment, expanded selection, and simplified logistics.

Thank you for being open to growing and changing in response to customer feedback! It’s a pleasure to work with a book fair company that isn’t stuck in its ways and is so responsive to the customer.

– Katie D., Carmel, IN

Ready to Make the Switch?

If any of these 12 reasons struck a chord, it’s time to talk. Our team would love to learn what’s most important to you—and explore how we can build a book fair experience that feels like a true celebration of reading.

Let’s make your next fair your best one yet.

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With “Secrets of the Sea” as the theme, Ms. Mellina didn’t just decorate—she transported her students straight into an underwater wonderland for her Literati Book Fair. Floating jellyfish swayed from the ceiling, sea plants curled around the tables, and playful paper plate fish swam across the walls. Bubbles and ocean-themed signs added layers of detail that made the whole space feel immersive and alive.

Pure ocean enchantment. Unforgettable. 

Stewart Elementary didn’t just embrace the “Crack the Case” book fair theme—they turned it into a full-blown reading mystery adventure! With secret vaults, caution tape, and detective-style footprints leading curious readers through the library, every detail invited students to step into the story. Teacher wishlists were cleverly disguised as “Evidence Bags,” adding a playful twist that had kids and staff alike fully immersed. Major applause to Ms. Davis for transforming the book fair into an unforgettable, clue-filled celebration of reading. 

Mrs. Davis, we at Literati raise our magnifying glasses in toast to you. 

Whoa. Welcome to the “Story Arcade,” where books and video games collide in the best possible way. Ms. Ladner transformed her library into a retro-inspired gamer’s paradise, complete with towering question blocks, floating star balloons, and even full suits of armor guarding the entrance. With Mario and Luigi welcoming readers at the door and bright displays waiting inside, every inch of the book fair space sparked curiosity and nostalgia.

Power up, Ms. Ladner. You make our gamer hearts sing. 

Ms. Griffin launched her students into orbit with this out-of-this-world “Galactic Adventures” book fair! From hand-drawn rockets and robots to floating planets and UFOs, every corner of the space was filled with interstellar charm. The star of the show? A grinning green alien in a flying saucer beaming down the best message of all: “Take me to your reader!”

What made this book fair stand out wasn’t just the creativity—it was the heart behind it. Ms. Griffin blended science, imagination, and a love of reading into a theme that made every student feel like they were exploring a brand new universe, one book at a time. 

Okay, we love Ms. Bradley. This incredible book fair coordinator took her students on a wild ride through the pages of a storybook safari, complete with plush animals lounging among the shelves, signs warning “Don’t pet the lions,” and a crocodile peeking out from his watery hideaway, this book fair was equal parts playful and transportive. Even her desk transformed into part of the adventure—complete with cut-out critters and jungle vibes.

We’ve never really wanted to get eaten by an alligator, until now. 

Ms. D’Agostino took “Galactic Adventures” to stellar heights with a book fair setup that truly soared. A massive space backdrop framed the entire fair, setting the scene for an intergalactic escape, while stars dangled from the ceiling to light the way. Front and center? A handmade cardboard rocket ship boldly proclaiming, “Reading is a blast!”—and honestly, we couldn’t agree more.

This fair struck the perfect balance of whimsy and wonder. From the smallest star to the largest display, every detail worked together to spark curiosity and make books feel like the launchpad to something extraordinary.

How cute are those binoculars? With “Passport to Adventure” as the theme, Ms. O’Connor invited students to explore the world—one book at a time. The library was decked out in maps, signs, and globe-trotting details that made each section feel like a new destination. But what truly brought the journey to life were the volunteers dressed as travel guides, helping kids navigate the stacks like seasoned explorers.

This wasn’t just a book fair—it was a cultural experience powered by imagination and heart. The thoughtful touches, from the décor to the costumes, showed a level of dedication that made the magic of reading feel as boundless as the world itself.

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