Scholastic Book Fairs - 2026-2027

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Event Goals:

  • Encourage a love of reading and an excitement for books in Bracher students

  • Raise money for school field trips, the art program, and special events throughout the year.

Dates & Times:

  • Fair 1: October 5-9, 2026

  • Fair 2: February 1-5, 2027

  • Fair 3 - Buy one, Get one event (for in-person purchases only): May 5-7, 2027

Location: Bracher Cafeteria

Cost: Children are allowed to browse the book fair for free. Some books are available for purchase for as little as $5!

Volunteering: Sign up here or see below for more information

Activities:

Students will have an opportunity to browse the fair with their class during school hours at some point during the week. You can also go with your child after hours. If you would like to allow your child to buy items during their class shopping time, you can send your child with money or add funds to their Book Fair eWallet from Bracher’s page on the Scholastic website. You can also purchase books online from this page

Donating:

Donate funds Bracher can use for students who would not otherwise be able to participate by using the Share the Fair feature on Bracher’s page on the Scholastic website. Everybody should get to participate!

*Note, PTA events are organized and led by parent and other community volunteers, not school staff. Please direct all questions and feedback to bracherpta@gmail.com.

Volunteer Opportunities

    • Requirements: None! Anyone can invite others to add funds to their child’s eWallet, donate to the Share the Fair fund, or shop the Scholastic Book Fair online catalog.

    • Time Commitment: 5-10 minutes

    • What you’ll do: Spread the word to interested family or friends who might want to spread the love of reading to others.

    • When / Where: From your home or phone anytime before or during the book fair dates.

    • Number of volunteers needed: unlimited

    • How to express interest: No need to express interest; feel free to share with people you think might like to purchase children’s books online from a store that will donate 25% of the proceeds back to the school, or who want to spread the joy of the Scholastic Book Fair to more students!

    • Requirements: This is a Category A [or] B volunteer opportunity and you DO/DO NOT need to have completed the volunteer form to fulfill this role.

    • Time Commitment: 1.5 hours Note, you do not need to attend the event to volunteer for this role.

    • What you’ll do: Unpack books and set out the assorted kits, journals, books, etc. to get the shop ready for the kids.

    • When / Where: On campus. Please sign in at the front office. See sign-up sheet for exact time.

    • Number of volunteers needed: 3

    • How to express interest: Sign up here.

    • Requirements: This is a Category A [or] B volunteer opportunity and you DO/DO NOT need to have completed the volunteer form to fulfill this role.

    • Time Commitment: Each slot is for 50-60 minutes but you may sign up for more than one day.

    • What you’ll do: Make sure kids leave their backpacks outside the fair, help kids find or reach books, or help them know if they have enough to buy a certain book

    • When / Where: On campus. Please sign in at the front office. See sign-up sheet for exact time slots.

    • Number of volunteers needed: 3 per slot.

    • How to express interest: Sign up here.

    • Requirements: This is a Category A [or] B volunteer opportunity and you DO/DO NOT need to have completed the volunteer form to fulfill this role.

    • Time Commitment: 1 hour. Note, you do not need to attend the event to volunteer for this role.

    • What you’ll do: Stack and pack books, journals, etc., help close up the portable bookshelves.

    • When / Where: On campus. Please sign in at the front office. See sign-up sheet for exact time slots.

    • Number of volunteers needed: 3

    • How to express interest: Sign up here.

If you are no longer able to volunteer due to illness or emergency, please email bracherpta@gmail.com as soon as you become aware you need to cancel.

Event FAQ

  • Sign up here or email bracherpta@gmail.com if you have trouble filling out the form.

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  • We understand! Life happens. We ask you to let the office staff know to forward a message to PTA or send an email to bracherpta@gmail.com as soon as possible so we may plan accordingly.

  • We’d be happy to help! Please email us at bracherpta@gmail.com and we will try to get back to you within 3 school days!

Provide Feedback: A dedicated feedback form will be available here following the event. If you would like to provide suggestions or feedback sooner, please message bracherpta@gmail.com.