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. Contact our team today.

• 2. Choose your preferred dates.

• 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.

You’ll have a dedicated account manager who knows your school, your timeline, and your goals. And with OpenBook, our online planning platform, you get everything you need to run your fair at your fingertips: scheduling tools, promo materials, helpful checklists, and more. But the support doesn’t stop there. During your book fair week, reach out to our Customer Support team for quick and easy assistance.

Your dedicated account manager will coordinate with you to schedule the best times for delivery and pickup. We deliver pre-stocked bookcases that can be easily wheeled into place, along with all the additional materials you’ll need for a successful fair.

We know every school is unique! That’s why we work closely with you to secure the perfect dates and duration for your book fair based on schedule and availability.

We provide everything you need to get the word out! You’ll receive a marketing kit with printed materials like book flyers and posters, plus access to amazing digital tools on OpenBook—including social media posts, parent letters, book preview videos, and more. We even give you a promotional timeline to help you know exactly when and how to share with your school community.

Yes! We provide eye-catching printed materials like posters, yard signs and outdoor banners to help you promote your fair and create an inviting atmosphere for your school community. We also provide printed book fair fliers, online fliers promoting your online fair, and letter templates to send home to parents.

All your digital resources for hosting a Literati Book Fair are available in one convenient place—OpenBook, your go-to resource center for everything from marketing materials to planning guides and more.

When you host a Literati Book Fair, your school can earn up to 60% back in rewards! Plus, we offer second fair bonus rewards—BOGO fair not included. 

You may choose from book profit, Literati Partner Credits, cash, or a mix of all three. We add all online fair orders to your book fair sales total. And for any newly activated Literati Book Club membership that occurs during your fair, you earn an additional $100 towards your book fair sales. 

Book profit is our most generous form of reward, where you can earn up to 60% of your rewards eligible revenue.  These books are selected directly from your in-person fair.

When you host a Literati Book Fair, your school can earn up to 60% back of your rewards-eligible revenue, in rewards! Plus, we offer second fair bonus rewards. 

Yes! We love rewarding volunteers and faculty with a special 20% discount to say thank you for all their hard work supporting the fair.

Every student should experience the thrill of discovery, which is why we focus on variety and access. Our book selection spans every genre and reading level, and includes titles at affordable prices. No matter their age or interests, every reader is sure to find new favorites here.

We keep about 80% of our fair stocked with paperbacks, helping us offer books at competitive prices that are affordable for families. Our books use the printed retail pricing printed right on the book so there are no markups to you. Plus, every fair will receive a selection of value priced books. 

Yes! You have access to retrieve on OpenBook a list of all the titles featured at your fair about one week before the event, so you can preview and plan ahead.