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Got Excitement?  

Got Excitement?   . Adding Pizzazz with Author Visits and Book Fairs. Presented by Ensworth Librarian Debbie Sandwith and Battle Ground Academy Librarian Angela Klausner. Over Scholastic? Try Barnes & Noble!. BOOK FAIRS. BGA Middle School Book Fair: A Success Story. Why?

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Got Excitement?  

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  1. Got Excitement?   Adding Pizzazz with Author Visits and Book Fairs Presented by Ensworth Librarian Debbie Sandwith and Battle Ground Academy Librarian Angela Klausner

  2. Over Scholastic? Try Barnes & Noble! BOOK FAIRS

  3. BGA Middle School Book Fair: A Success Story Why? • Reason 1: Selection • Reason 2: No cashiering

  4. $$$$$$$$$ 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

  5. Make a Plan, Stan Angela’s suggested game plan: • The right date • Field trips • Marketing and promotion • Special events

  6. Special Events

  7. 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

  8. Need More?

  9. Having an author visit is like having an out-of-town guest. Much of the success comes from building a relationship! AUTHOR VISITS

  10. EnSWORTH AUTHOR VISITS

  11. BEFORE THE VISIT • Hotel • Airline • Meals • Book Sales

  12. DURING THE VISIT 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 onMonday, 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_________________________ • Setting of Sessions • Book Signing • Transportation

  13. AFTER THE VISIT • Follow-up • Deliver books

  14. Build relationships With local bookstores Davis-Kidd Booksellers Books-a-Million Barnes & Noble Borders

  15. Questions? Here’s how you can find us!! Debbie: sandwithd@ensworth.com Angela: angelak@battlegroundacademy.org

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