BLOGS  >  JANUARY 10, 2025

Stop Summer Slide: Keep Kids Reading with Follett Book Fairs


Summer break is a time for fun, relaxation, and a well-deserved rest. But for teachers and school librarians, it’s also a crucial period to combat “summer slide” – the loss of learning that can occur when students aren’t reading regularly. Our online book fairs offer the perfect solution to help prevent literacy loss and keep kids engaged with reading throughout the summer months.

Hosting a Follett Book eFair just before summer break provides a fantastic opportunity to stock up on books that not only entertain but also educate. From captivating fiction to STEM-focused nonfiction, there’s something for every interest and reading level. And with the convenience of shopping from anywhere, parents and caregivers can easily order books that will keep their children reading, even when school is out of session.

Why Our Online Book Fairs Are Your Ultimate Advantage Against the Summer Slide:

  1. Access to Large Inventory: Families can find books that match every child’s interest – whether they’re into adventure, mystery, or learning about new cultures.
  2. Support for Schools: Our online book fairs also help raise funds for your classroom or library with Titlewave® Promotional Credits* – with 20% back on every dollar your Book eFair earns, giving you a way to keep fostering a love of reading year-round.
  3. Convenience for Schools and Families: With free shipping and effortless distribution, school staff can easily allocate orders to students, ensuring kids are excited and prepared for summer reading.

Haven’t registered for a Follett Book eFair yet? What are you waiting for?! Delight your students, parents, and staff with your own event!

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Before you get started, check out our Behind-the-Scenes Book eFair Series:

About Follett Book eFairs:

A Follett Book eFair is an online book fair. A fair for everyone, if you will. It’s a fun and easy way to get the book fair experience without the hassle of setting up and running a physical fair. 

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Help kids build a reading habit that lasts all year long.

By promoting online book fairs to families and students before the end of the school year, you can make sure every child has the reading adventures they need to avoid the summer slide. Let’s make this summer not just a break from school – but a season of discovery, learning, and growth!


We love our online Book eFairs and think you will, too. Here’s to great books, school rewards, and strong, independent readers! Have questions about Follett Book eFairs? Contact us. We’re ready to help.

*Titlewave Promotional Credits are valid for two years from date issued.

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