[aisle] Scholastic book fair options

[Kristi Pierce]

Hi Kathy,

I'm down in Southernmost Illinois.  No, there are really no local
independent bookstores.  We have a few coffee shops that sell local history
books but not a true bookstore anymore.  The closest thing we have are big
box stores.  It is really sad.

:)  I love Andersons!!!

On Mon, Mar 6, 2023 at 11:28 AM Kathy McCoy via AISLE <
aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Do you have an independent bookstore nearby that would be willing to work
> with you?
> I'm in a Chicago suburb and I'm working with Anderson's Bookstore coming
> up in a few weeks.
>
> Mrs. Kathy McCoy
> Library Media Specialist ~ Teacher
> CCUSD #301 | Central Middle School
> "Engage the mind, empower the learner, inspire excellence, influence the
> world"
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 6, 2023 at 11:12 AM Criscione, Lori via AISLE <
> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>
>> Literati book fair is run by Follett. More expensive books but good
>> customer service.
>>
>> Blue ribbon book fair is an independent fair run by someone who was
>> downsized by scholastic.
>>
>> Please post whatever you decide to use. I’m following 😊
>>
>> Lori Criscione
>>
>> On Mon, Mar 6, 2023 at 10:49 AM Kristi Pierce via AISLE <
>> aisle at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello all!
>>>
>>> With all the new policies recently at Scholastic, profit has been
>>> significantly minimized.  I am looking for a new place for book
>>> fairs/fundraising.  It is sad because our library has hosted multiple fairs
>>> a year for 30+ years.  I rarely get annoyed, but after fantastic work with
>>> Scholastic for decades, the changes are just not beneficial for us.
>>>
>>> I know about Barnes & Nobel, but that really doesn't work when it is
>>> another town away and I have younger kids.  Follett stopped theirs.  That
>>> would have been my next option.  Any more ideas?
>>>
>>> I'd also kinda like an idea of how many others have dropped Scholastic
>>> Fairs.  I really don't want to be the only one.
>>>
>>> Thanks for any advice!!
>>>
>>> Kristi L.S. Pierce
>>> Certified Library Media Spec.
>>> Certified Educational Technology Spec.
>>> Marion Junior High School
>>> 1609 West Main Street
>>> Marion, IL  62959
>>> (618) 997-1317 ext. 229
>>> ksmith at marionunit2.org
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Kristi L.S. Pierce
Certified Library Media Spec.
Certified Educational Technology Spec.
Marion Junior High School
1609 West Main Street
Marion, IL  62959
(618) 997-1317 ext. 229
ksmith at marionunit2.org
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