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BREAKFAST WITH MR. SCHU

#2 Author Videos

I founded my blog,

Watch. Connect. Read

., because I observed how my students connected with

book trailers and author interviews. I wanted a central place to showcase book-related videos and

inspire fellow educators to incorporate media in their booktalks and lessons. Therefore, it comes

as no surprise I am a HUGE fan of Scholastic Book Fairs

Author Videos.*

Play these short clips before your Book Fair to:

• Peek at the hottest books of the season

• Hear authors discuss their stories

• Help students make a personal connection to authors by matching

a face to a name

#3 In-Person Workshops and Webinars

For someone new to running a Scholastic Book Fair, these

events offer an opportunity to build confidence in your

ability to create a meaningful experience for readers and

their supporters in your schools.

I recommend attending a fun and FREE Scholastic Book

Fair in-person workshop or webinar to:

• Learn how to get students excited about reading.

• Discover new ways to increase traffic to your Fair.

• Encourage your entire school community to participate.

I think networking with other Scholastic Book Fair enthusiasts in this environment makes for a stron-

ger, longer relationship with Scholastic Book Fairs. It’s good to be a member of a winning team.

#4 Book Fairs App

Whenever I visit a Scholastic Book Fair, I always use the app and tell others

about how it can enhance the Book Fair experience.

You can scan or search thousands of Book Fair titles to learn details such as:

• Book summaries

• Videos and podcasts

• Awards and honors

• Prices

Plus you can purchase books directly from your Online Fair, and all orders ship FREE to your

school! You can also filter your search to view all items available for purchase. Find recommenda-

tions for similar books, create wish lists, and even make purchases for books available online.

Apple, the Apple logo, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other

countries. App Store is a servicemark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.

*Preschool and Buy One, Get One

Free Fairs do not receive Author Video.