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Got Excitement?
Adding Pizzazz with Author Visits and Book Fairs
Presented by Ensworth Librarian Debbie Sandwithand Battle Ground Academy Librarian Angela Klausner
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BOOK FAIRS
BGA Middle School Book Fair: A Success Story
Why?
- Reason 1: Selection
- Reason 2: No cashiering
$$$$$$$$$
Sales up to $2,000: 10% cash or 15% gift card$2,000 to $10,000: 15% cash or 20% gift card$10,000 or more: 20% cash or 25% gift card
Make a Plan, Stan
Angela’s suggested game plan:
The right date Field trips Marketing and
promotion Special events
Special Events
Make it a BIG DEAL!
Visit classrooms, advertise on the website, put posters everywhere, hold contests, offer incentives (think free homework passes, jeans day, email alumni …..
Barnes & Noble Promotional Materials
Need More?
Havingan author visitis like having
anout-of-town guest.
Much of the successcomes from
building a relationship!
AUTHOR VISITS
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BEFORE THE VISIT
Hotel Airline Meals Book Sales
DURING THE VISIT
Setting of Sessions
Book Signing Transportation
On Thursday, April 22 at 1:00 Tim Green is visiting Ensworth . He is a former professional football player who has written several sports fiction books that are really popular among young boys. Prior to his visit I will sell his books through Davis-Kidd who is sponsoring his visit. He will also speak at Davis-Kidd that evening. If you would like to purchase his books you may bring this form and a check made to DAVIS-KIDD to Ms. Earhart no later than 3:00 on Monday, April 19. The prices including tax follow. Rivals 16.99 plus tax 18.56 newest book, sequel to Baseball GreatBaseball Great 6.99 plus tax 7.64Football Champ (H) 16.99 plus tax 18.56Football Genius 6.99 plus tax 7.64Football Hero 6.99 plus tax 7.64 Name to be signed ________________________ Teacher’s name_________________________
AFTER THE VISIT
Follow-up Deliver books
Davis-Kidd Booksellers
Barnes & Noble
Books-a-Million
Borders
BUILD RELATIONSHIP
SWITH LOCAL
BOOKSTORES
