Page 30 - Fall 2017 Middle School Guidebook

Social Media
Connect with chairpeople, teachers, and parents through social media channels.
Bene ts
• Reaches more parents, families, and teachers online, increasing Book Fair awareness
• Gives access to more ideas through the use of #mybookfair
• Gets the word out efficiently, effectively, and at no cost to your school
GREAT Ideas
• Download customizable assets from the Toolkit
and fill in the details. Have an adult volunteer share on the school’s social media channels. Toolkit keyword: SOCIAL MEDIA
• Share your Book Fair ideas, decorations, and photos using #mybookfair.
• Use sample Twitter and Facebook posts from the Toolkit. Toolkit keyword: SOCIAL MEDIA
• Download the “Promote with Social Media” guide for tips on creating some social buzz online. Toolkit keyword: SOCIAL MEDIA
• Regularly post links to your Online Fair* so family members who are out of town can still purchase books. Toolkit keyword: ONLINE FAIR
Share your ideas & photos using #mybookfair
Enlist your Crew to develop their own theme ideas like this books- turned-movies theme.
Dowell Middle School McKinney, TX
Fun décor details will get students more excited about visiting the Fair. Atascocita Middle School Humble, TX
During the Book Fair Preview, place snacks near the Classroom Wish List board so teachers won’t miss it.
Elmwood School
Lansing, MI
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Get Everyone Excited Social Media
*The Online Fair is not provided to “Buy One, Get One Free” Book Fairs.