I have read many people asking for alternative book fairs to Scholastic.
(myself being one of them). It's because Scholastic has bought out most of
the other vedors. Not only is it kind of boring to have the same company
all the time, they are now reducing their profits which you know should be
happening the other way around. I wonder if there is some way we can get
together as a group and do something about the lack of competition? Maybe
they're breaking the anti-trust laws! If anybody has any ideas, I would be
happy to help.
Lorraine Smith
Librarian
St. Gabriel's Catholic School
Austin, TX
lorraine.smith@sgs-austin.org
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[mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU]On Behalf Of Christine Lopez
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2002 2:51 PM
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Subject: HIT: BOOK FAIRS
Book Fair Alternatives - Not much, I'm afraid
1. Barnes and Noble
B/N sends their own employees and cash registers (and bags) for the checkout
area; parents man the various subject tables to assist the kids. Advtage
is that teachers can use their discount cards (which of course then
lowers the profits), and they accept credit cards! (just like the store
would).We use the B/N on Route 22 in Springfield., NJ
2. Chinaberry. Phone # (1-888-481-6744 Monday - Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00
PM)
=and their web address (chinaberry.com).
3. Individual arrangements with local bookstores.
Please let me know if anyone has any extra suggestions.
Christine H. Lopez
Elementary Media Specialist
Lafayette Estates School 25
Fords, NJ
christine.lopez@woodbridge.k12.nj.us
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