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Book Fairs Insider February 2013: Love of Reading.
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| Chairperson's eNews |
February 2013 |
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| Account Summary |
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| School: SAMPLE ELEM SCHOOL |
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| Account #: SAMPLE 123456 |
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| Scholastic Dollars:* |
| Total Balance: $358.33
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| Profit Balance: $133.77 |
| Expiring Reward Balance: $224.56 |
| Review expiration dates here. |
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Chairperson:
RITA GOODBOOK |
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| Say YES to Booktalks! |
 Booktalks are a sure way to build a reading culture in your school. Did you know that all Scholastic Book Fairs® meetings - large or small - begin with a booktalk? Think about starting your meetings with a booktalk and incorporating them in your own school reading program.
Why include booktalks in your reading program?
• Students respond to teachers and peers who are enthusiastic about books.
• Students are more likely to read and complete books they choose.
• Students who read books for pleasure are more likely to become adults who read.
• Kids buy books that other kids recommend.
Read about how your students can benefit from booktalks or can video their own!
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| Winning Chairperson Divulges Formula for Great Fair |
Contributing author Sarah Svarda, three-time first-place National Scholastic Book Fairs Elementary School Contest winner, joins us beginning this month to share her proven tips and best practices for running a world-class Book Fair. Learn the ingredients of her secret formula for success at her recent Story Laboratory-themed Fair.
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| Student Has 10 Million Words for the Love of Reading |
 Among students exhibiting a fondness for the written word, there are bookworms, bibliophiles, voracious readers, ardent page-turners - and Isaiah Scheuer. As an eighth-grader, this Wisconsin student beat his goal of reading 1 million words 10 times over.
Read more about this Book Fairs frequent shopper and the challenge Isaiah issues to other students. |
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| Book Spotlight |
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These family dramas will rivet young readers! |
I Survived: The Battle of Gettysburg 1863
By Lauren Tarshis
Thomas and his little sister have escaped slavery, but they can't escape the war. Will they have what it takes to survive the fiercest battle ever fought on American soil?
Item #340207 - $4.99 Paperback
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Star in the Forest
By Laura Resau
Dogs can help us get through trying times, and that is just what Star does for Zitlally, whose family is undocumented and whose dad has just been sent back to Mexico because of a traffic violation. While the family awaits his return, Star is their symbol of hope. But when the dog disappears, is that a sign that Zitlally's father will never make it back to her? This very accessible story will open discussions on the true meaning of home and family.
Item #339150 - $4.99 Exclusive Paperback
View more featured books >>
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| Schools Love Our New Workshops! |
Add these resources to your repertoire by participating in a workshop:
• Idea Share - Exchange ideas with peers and learn how to create your best Book Fair ever
• New Hot Titles - See a sampling and learn how to give a booktalk at the Fair
• Storia™ - Learn about Scholastic's new eReading Application
• Parent Guide to the Book Fair - Get your free guide to making the most of your student's Book Fair experience
• Online Fair - Check out the newest way to reach parents and families
• Bonuses & Rewards - Find great new ways to earn and spend Scholastic Dollars™
• Learn & Earn - Get Scholastic Dollars rewards for workshop participation
Bring your co-chairs too! Sign up today to reserve your seat!
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| Through a Scholastic Book Fairs workshop, you'll learn about books that can ignite a love of reading in your students. The new Workshops page in the Toolkit offers a full schedule of workshops and supporting programs! |
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| Show your hardworking volunteers some love. They'll love mastering the Scholastic EasyScan® checkout system through the Scholastic EasyScan® tutorial. Did you know they can take advantage of the tutorial at any time without going into the Toolkit? |
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| The Online Fair allows your whole school community to be a part of the school Book Fair and offers an extended selection of titles for shoppers. Read more about how Book Fair chairpeople said the flexibility of online shopping benefitted their schools. |
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Quick Stat: Having parents who are reading role models or having a large book collection at home has more of an impact on kids' reading frequency than household income.
Learn more in the Kids & Family Reading Report |
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