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<h2>Why have an Usborne book fair?</h2>
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	<li> You can place quality, durable books in your library and classrooms and/or earn needed cash to assist with school projects.</li>
	<li>Usborne Books &amp; More offers the books that children LOVE to read and LEARN from while having FUN.  Many of our books have won awards!</li>
	<li>Usborne books contain quality material in a student-friendly format, incorporating several special features, including our innovative "Internet Links."</li>
	<li>Our books may be purchased in quality "Class A" library bindings DIRECTLY with your FREE BOOKS ALLOWANCE.  You do not take a lower cash allowance to purchase library bindings.</li>
	<li>Our books provide the original high-quality production runs that last under classroom conditions, even in paperback binding.</li>
	<li>Our book fairs do not carry non-literary items.  However, inexpensive stationery items like pens, pencils, sharpeners and erasers may be provided upon your request.</li>
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<h2>Would you like your students to read more great books?  Would you like to receive the highest benefits from your school/group book fair?  Certain factors are present in all successful book fairs:</h2>
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	<li>Have lots of volunteers to help!  Having several helpers each day ensures a smooth operation.  Plus, our books are so delightful, your helpers will become your best customers!</li>
	<li>Provide each class with a chance to "preview" the books and to write a "Wish List" to go home to parents.</li>
	<li>Students may bring in money to purchase at this time, or they may return with money while the fair is open.</li>
	<li>Plan the preview to happen just before an event that brings parents into the school, like during parent-teacher conferences.  The parents will make significant purchases!</li>
	<li>Set up and e-fair to coincide with your on-site book fair for parents and long-distance family members who are unable to make it to the book fair or who prefer to shop online.</li>
	<li>Have teacher wish lists available for parents to purchase a gift for the teachers.  This gives added books to the classrooms and boosts sales for your book fair!</li>
	<li>Provide gift certificates that may be purchased for children with limited funds so they, too, can enjoy wonderful books.</li>
	<li>Advertise several times throughout the school and around your community to draw a wider buying audience to your event.</li>
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