5 Reasons to Celebrate the Love of Reading with an Online Book Fair This Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and while it’s a time to celebrate love and affection, it’s also the perfect opportunity to ignite a passion for reading among students. This year, why not host an online book fair during the week of Valentine’s Day? It's a wonderful way to share the love of reading and provide a convenient, engaging experience for students, caregivers, teachers, and school librarians.

1. The Joy of Reading

Reading is a gateway to endless adventures, knowledge, and imagination. By hosting a Follett Book eFair, you can foster a love of reading in students, encouraging them to explore new worlds and ideas. Valentine’s Day is all about love, and what better way to celebrate than by sharing the joy of reading with young minds?

2. Convenience at Your Fingertips

One of the greatest benefits of an online book fair is its convenience. Follett Book eFairs are incredibly easy to set up, taking just five minutes. Teachers and school librarians can manage the Book eFair from anywhere, while caregivers and students can browse and purchase books regardless of their location, making it accessible to everyone. This flexibility is especially valuable in today’s fast-paced world, where time and accessibility are often limited.

3. Supporting Education

By hosting a Follett Book eFair, you’re not only promoting the love of reading, but also supporting education. Our Book eFairs offer the best selection of titles and free shipping. Additionally, there are no minimum sales requirements, making it easy for any PreK-8 school in the US to participate. Schools also receive 20% back in the form of Titlewave® Promotional Credits for every dollar earned, which can be used to purchase more books and resources for the school or classroom library. This creates a win-win situation where students get access to new reading materials, and schools receive much-needed support.

4. The Importance of Early Reading

Early reading experiences are crucial for children’s development. Studies show that children who are read to frequently are more likely to count to 20, write their own names, and read or pretend to read. Furthermore, children with access to books at home are more likely to have proficient reading levels. Unfortunately, 65% of America’s fourth graders don’t read at a proficient level. Early exposure to books and reading can significantly impact a child’s academic success and future opportunities since reading proficiency is linked to better academic performance and higher lifetime earnings[1].

5. Student Choice for the Win

Studies show that students who choose what they read and have an informal environment in which to read tend to be more motivated, read more, and show greater language and literacy development[2]. Hosting online book fairs in celebration of an upcoming holiday and adding themed books to your Book eFair can encourage students to pick books that interest them and that they’ll want to read where they feel most comfortable.

Conclusion

This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate the love of reading by hosting an online book fair. It’s a convenient, engaging, and beneficial way to promote literacy and support education. So, gather your students, teachers, and librarians, and get ready to share the joy of reading with an eFair that everyone will love!

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

• Setting Up a Follett Book eFair
• During Your Follett Book eFair
• After Your Follett Book eFair Ends

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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We love our online book fairs 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.

References

[1] 55 Child Reading Statistics: Important Facts To Know - Mom Loves Best

[2] 30 Key Child Literacy Stats Parents Need To Be Aware Of