Scholastic Book Fair 2026
IT'S OUT OF THIS WORLD!
March 9th - 13th in the Kester Library
Each year, Kester Elementary hosts a beloved Book Fair to help fund Scholastic News for all grades. Every in‑person purchase directly supports our school and earns 50% back in rewards, while online purchases earn 25%.
Students will visit the Book Fair during recess and lunch throughout the week. Families are encouraged to set up an eWallet, a safe and convenient digital payment option that lets you pre‑load a spending amount for your child to use like cash at the fair.
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Students may also bring cash, but please ensure it is securely stored to help prevent loss or theft.
SHOP THE FAIR
March 9th - 13th: Students will have the opportunity to shop the Book Fair during recess and lunch periods. Families can come on campus to shop the Book Fair after school until 3pm every day.
March 11th is FAMILY NIGHT. The Book Fair will be open all day until 6pm! Come and be a part of this amazing event in the Kester Library.
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SHOP ONLINE
March 9th - 22nd: Families can shop the Scholastic Book Fair online and explore more than 5,000 items—including new releases, best sellers, and value packs. All orders ship directly to your home, and book‑only orders over $25 qualify for free shipping. Every online purchase supports our school and earns 25% in rewards, helping us continue to bring great reading opportunities to our students.
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eWALLET
Book Fair eWallet is the easy way for students to shop the Book Fair cash-free, worry-free, and independently. Family members can add funds with a credit card, use their Scholastic eGift balance, or simply invite others to contribute. Funds are available immediately and additional funds can be added at any time.
Any unused funds stay in your account and can be used to shop online or at the next book fair.
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PREVIEW
Previewing the Book Fair gives students and families a chance to explore the books ahead of time and get excited about what’s available. A quick look through the new online preview helps kids identify titles that match their interests, build a wish list, and make thoughtful choices that fit their budget. It also opens the door for great conversations at home about reading goals or new genres to try. Take a moment to preview Book Fair and budget your eWallet today!
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WISH LISTS
STUDENTS: Wish lists will be available starting Thurs, March 5th in the library. Students can create their wish list as they preview the fair as a class.
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TEACHERS: Teachers will create an eWallet account to be sent out by room parents. Donations are 100% optional and will give teachers the opportunity to shop the book fair for their classroom, either in person or online. QR codes to the teachers' eWallets will also be posted at the fair for parents to donate on site.
VOLUNTEER
We’re thrilled to create a galactic universe that celebrates the joy of reading, and need volunteers to make it a success. Whether it's an hour or all day, we would love your help! Click below to sign up today!
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*All time slots during school hours needs to be filled by approved on campus volunteers. If you are NOT an approved on-campus volunteer, please ONLY sign up for after school time slots.
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TEACHER CONFERENCE WEEK
The Book Fair runs during the week of teacher conferences. School has early dismissal EVERY DAY this week at 1:26pm.
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The Book Fair will be open every day until 3pm. Wed, March 11th is Family Night and the Book Fair will stay open until 6pm.
SHARE THE FAIR
During the Book Fair, students will have the opportunity to Round Up their total purchase to the nearest dollar amount for "Share The Fair". Students who choose to Round Up will receive a bookmark, sticker or pencil.
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Every penny of this extra money goes to a Kester fund to purchase books for students in need (here at Kester) and also purchase new books for the library. Please discuss the "Rounding Up" concept with your student and how it benefits our Kester community.
RAFFLES AND PRIZES
Daily Poster Raffle:
Teachers will provide a raffle ticket for each student. Students will write their name and room number. It's that simple! No purchase required. One winner will be drawn daily to win a poster.
Guess How Many:
1 guess per student. 3 winners announced at the end of the Book Fair on Friday and will win Scholastic money to be spent at the Fair.
