Schools are eager for creative community partners — and bookstores are uniquely positioned to create a partnership that is mutually beneficial. This session explores nontraditional school partnerships that are meaningful and manageable for your store's capacity. We'll look at teacher nights, programming, discounts, and strategies for outreach. Learn how to co-create initiatives with educators and students that support learning, amplify youth voices, and establish your bookstore as a go-to space for the next generation of readers.

Recorded February 24, 2026 at Winter Institute 2026 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Additional bookstore education resources can be found at www.bookweb.org.

Theme song by Constant Companion