Host a Literati Book Fair

A Literati Book Fair is an elementary school fundraising event where students and families can purchase books in-person or online.

Literati is an independent company founded and led by writer Jess Ewing. Literati supports schools and parents in discovering exciting educational experiences to elevate learning at home and in school with our Book Fairs, Book Clubs for Kids, Book Clubs for Classrooms, and our Literati Store. You can learn more about Jess’s story here. 

A school book fair is a literacy fundraiser right in your building—we deliver fully stocked bookcases, you spread the word to get your families excited, your students and community shops, and your school earns rewards with every purchase. Your school will also have an online store available four weeks in advance of your fair running through the completion of your fair. 

Schools generally host book fairs for three reasons—to bring a literacy event to your students and school community, to promote a literacy fundraising event where the funds support your library, and to fund special projects within your school. This creates a win-win for students and the school community. We’d love to hear about why you host book fairs!

A Literati Book Fair is run by your book fair coordinator who is typically someone already invested in your school community—like a librarian, PTO/PTA member, or another trusted educator on staff.

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 to start a book fair:

1. 1. Contact our team today.
2. 2. Choose your preferred dates.
3. 3. Get ready to bring the book fair magic to your school!

We make it easy to organize your book fair by providing a detailed coordinator guidebook that walks you through every step—from planning to promotion to wrap-up. You’ll also receive a helpful timeline and digital checklist to help take the guesswork out of running your fair and access to OpenBook which is your 24/7 resource center.

Yes! We offer Literati digital gift cards—perfect for allowing students to go cashless, giving as gifts, making donations, and more. They can be used at your in-person book fair or on your school’s online Literati Store.

Absolutely! Students and families can shop your school’s Literati Store online, featuring over 10,000 books, starting one month before your in-person fair—perfect for those who can’t attend in person or want even more great reads. Every online purchase during your in-person fair window earns book fair rewards. However, earning doesn’t stop during book fair week. Schools can continue to earn 10% on all online sales all year long. 

There’s no upfront cost to host a Literati Book Fair—it’s completely free to get started! The more your school sells, the more rewards you’ll earn through our flexible profit options.