In-person book fairs are a fantastic way to build relationships with your local schools and can be a profitable undertaking for a bookstore. If you've never done one before, knowing how to start is the first step to success. This session is for bookstores that are new to book fairs and will feature booksellers with established relationships with their local school districts. They will present how to build a realistic timeline for a book fair, manage people's expectations based on a school's needs, and create a checklist to ensure your fair goes off without a hitch. Presented by the ABA Children's Group.

Speakers Molly Olivo, Child's Play - Washington, DC Rebecca Crosswhite, Rediscovered Books - Boise, ID Holly Weinkauf, Red Balloon Bookshop - Saint Paul, MN

Files & Links Slide Deck ABA's Book Fair Toolkit Shop Local Flyer

Recorded February 12, 2024 at Winter Institute 2024 in Cincinnati, OH

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