Are They Worth the Switch? A Review of Literati Book Fairs

The options for hosting a book fair have always been limited. Just like me, I am sure many of you have a love/hate relationship with your book fair company. Parents and students love the experience of a traditional book fair but it has been difficult to find an alternative that provides that same type of experience. Until now. Literati Book Fairs is an easy to manage and financially rewarding alternative. Read below to find out why you might want to consider breaking up with your current book fair company.

Set-up and Delivery

Set-up couldn’t be easier with a Literati Book Fair. Prepare your space ahead of time, and in less than an hour you’ll have your book fair ready to go. Move the cases, arrange your table displays, and just like that, you’ll be open for business. Decorating? You’ll even have time for that. Delivery and pickup are pre-scheduled. Three weeks before delivery, you’ll receive an email with a suggested floor plan for the cases and table displays. This gives you plenty of time to decide if any adjustments are needed to accommodate the fair, saving valuable time on delivery day.

Rewards

The rewards you earn is based on how successful your fair is. This includes purchases made through your online book fair. You can redeem your rewards three different ways: book profit, cash, or Titlewave credit. Maximize your rewards with up to 50% in book profits, 30% in Titlewave credits, or 25% in cash. Plus, you can choose a mix of options to fit your needs, offering greater flexibility. Offering TitleWave credit is reason enough to switch to Literati! To redeem your credit, just enter the code on the order screen—it’s that simple!

Restocking

Literati simplifies the restock process with a new feature called Smart Picks. It works by analyzing your real-time sales data to identify what’s selling at your fair. You will receive a curated list of titles that are most likely to appeal to your customers. This list is refreshed every 4 hours and can be viewed on your fair’s replenishment page. 

I used to spend hours walking through my fair to figure out what to reorder! With Smart Picks, you can focus on running your fair while keeping shelves stocked with the books your customers love. And you still have the option to place manual restock orders. 

OpenBook

OpenBook is your all-in-one toolkit for managing your fair. Everything you need to successfully organize, run, and close your fair is conveniently located in one place. It includes:

• Checklists, resources, and creative ideas to promote your event.
• Helpful webinars, articles, and guides to assist you in the management of your fair.
• A simple post-fair wrap-up process.

Community Engagement

Generating excitement within your community is vital. To help do this, you will receive a marketing kit that includes:

• Printed materials like flyers and bookmarks.
• Digital resources such as social media images, parent letters, website banners, and teacher wish lists.
• Outdoor banners and yard signs to help spread the word.

Curation of Titles

One of my biggest frustrations with other book fair companies was the lack of popular, in-demand books. My students wanted books about their favorite toys and characters. Without those types of books, my sales plummeted.

With Literati, that’s not an issue. Check out these standout picks from this season:

• Sour Grape by Jory John – a book that is part of the best-selling Fruit Series.
• Celebrate Narwhalicorn Day by Patty Michaels – Featuring a character from the popular animated series Dreamworks Not Quite Narwhal.
• Minecraft: Explore Your World by Thomas McBrien (a Literati exclusive)
• When You Adopt a Kitticorn by Matilda Rose – tells the adventures of adorable Kitticorn, part of the Magic Pet Shop Series.
• LEGO Ideas Book by Catherine Saunders (another Literati exclusive) is perfect for all LEGO enthusiasts

Literati continues to expand its partnerships, bringing more exciting titles and options. This includes a broader selection of activities and games (the ones we have a love/hate relationship with). 

When you shop the online fair, you will find fan favorites like Dog Man, The Baby-Sitters Club, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and the I Survived series. These are only available when you shop online.

The Literati Store

The Literati Store is an exciting feature that makes it easy for students to purchase books while supporting your school. Best of all, it’s available year-round!

Here’s how it works:

• Every purchase earns your school 10% in Literati Points, which can be redeemed for Literati gift cards.
• Orders are shipped directly to the purchaser’s home for convenience.
• Purchases made during your in-person fair count toward your total fair sales, boosting your rewards.

To learn more about Literati Book Fairs, visit their website at literati.com/bookfairs. You can also reach out via email at [email protected] or call their toll-free number at (833) 758-0217.

New customers who book a Spring 2025 book fair before December 31st will receive a $150 Titlewave certificate! 

This post was sponsored by Literati