- bring a better book fair to your community -
Award-winning books. Hands-on learning. Flexible rewards. Personalized service.
Easy set-up.
Create a book fair families are excited to shop and your organization feels good
about hosting.
Whether you're a preschool, elementary school, homeschool community, hospital, or family-focused organization, I'll help you create a customized book fair experience filled with engaging, high-quality books for kids of all ages.
Serving Northwest Indiana, Chicagoland & beyond
Introduce little readers to beautiful, interactive books designed for curious hands and growing minds.
Create an exciting school-wide literacy event with a wide range of interests and reading levels kids can't wait to bring home.
Families can discover educational books, activity books, reference titles, fiction, STEM resources and more while your homeschool group earns rewards.
Bring books directly to families where they are. Fairs can be customized for your space, audience and needs.
- let me provide the books and the support -
- Personalized planning and consultation
- Curated book selection for their ages/audience
- Delivery and setup options
- Online shopping options for families who can't attend
- Promotional graphics/materials
- Family communication templates
- Wish list options for teachers/classrooms
- Recommendations and hands-on customer service during the fair
- Order coordination & reward tracking
- Free-book or cash-back reward fulfillment
- Tear-down/cleanup support
- One point of contact from beginning to end
- a great book fair should do more than sell books -
It should get kids excited about reading, help families discover books they'll actually love, and give something meaningful back to the community hosting it.
That's why every fair is customized to fit your families, your space, and your goals.
Choose the reward that works best for you.
Earn up to 20% cash back or 50% in FREE books starting at just $250 in sales!
📚Build Your Shelves
Turn your book fair sales into new books for classrooms, libraries, waiting rooms, or your organization. Starting at just $250 in sales, your organization can earn 50% of book fair sales back in
FREE books.
💵 Fund What Matters
Prefer flexible funds for your organization? Choose tiered cash rewards of up to 20% based on your total book fair sales.
$250 fair -> $125 in books
$500 fair -> $250 in books
$1,000 fair -> $500 in books
$2,000 fair -> $1,000 in books
$250+ -> 10%
$1500+ -> 15%
$4000+ -> 18%
$6000+ -> 20%
A $2,000 fair could mean $1,000 in FREE BOOKS
or $300 CASH for your organization!
Not sure which option makes the most sense?
I'll help you compare them and choose the best fit.
- your fair | your rewards | your choice -
And the rewards don't stop there! Grow your fair, unlock bonus books, and earn special rewards when you host with us again.
🎯 Reach Your Goal
Unlock bonus books as your fair grows!
📚 Stock More Shelves
Hit special sales milestones for additional book rewards.
❣️ Host Again
Returning fairs can earn exclusive loyalty bonuses.
- big school or small community, we'll build the fair around you -
You don't need hundreds of students or a huge gymnasium to host a meaningful book fair.
From a cozy preschool lobby to a school-wide event, I'll help create an experience that works with the space and families you have. Whether you're a small preschool, homeschool group, elementary school, hospital or community organization, you can start earning 50% back in free books with just $250 in sales.
- a book fair made simple -
Bringing great books to your community shouldn't mean adding more to your already-full plate. I'll help you plan your fair from start to finish and make the process simple, organized, and fun.
1. Let's Plan Your Fair
We'll chat about your organization, your families, your goals, and what you'd love your fair to accomplish. Together, we'll choose the dates, format, and reward option that work best for you.
2. I'll Help Bring It Together
I'll help curate a great selection of books and provide the tools and resources you need to spread the word and get your community excited to shop.
3. Your Community Shops
Families discover award-winning books, engaging series, activity books, hands-on learning resources, and more, with options for a wide range of ages and interests.
4. Your Organization Earns
Once your fair is complete, your organization receives its rewards.
Choose 50% back in FREE BOOKS or, for qualifying fairs, tiered cash rewards based on your total sales.
More books in kids' hands. More resources for your organization.
And a book fair you don't have to figure out alone.
- a fair that fits your community -
No two communities are exactly alike, and your book fair doesn't have to be either. We'll choose the format that makes the most sense for your
families, space, schedule, and goals.
Not sure which option is right for you? That's okay.
We'll build a fair around your community, not the other way around.
📚 In Person
Create the classic book fair experience where kids and families can browse, discover new favorites, and shop together. A wonderful option for schools, preschools, homeschool groups, churches, hospitals, and community events.
💻 Online
No space? No problem. Give families an easy way to shop online from home while purchases still count toward your fair's rewards. This is also a great option for organizations with families spread across multiple locations.
📚 + 💻 Hybrid
Get the best of both worlds! Combine an in-person shopping experience with an online option so grandparents, extended family, busy parents, and anyone who can't attend can still participate and support your fair.
✨ Pop-Up
Looking for something smaller? Add a curated book-shopping experience to a family night, open house, conference, holiday market, story time, community event, or other special gathering.
Meet Your
Book Fair Partner
Hi, I'm Lauren! I'm a Family Literacy & Connection Advocate and I've spent more than a decade helping families find books that get kids excited about reading.
For me, a book fair isn't just about selling books. It's an opportunity to put great books into kids' hands, support the adults pouring into them, and strengthen the communities surrounding our families.
When you host with me, you have a real person helping you plan your fair from beginning to end.
Because a book fair can do more than fill a bookshelf.
The right book can spark curiosity, build confidence, start conversations, create a bedtime tradition, or become the story a child asks to hear over and over again.
That’s what I love about bringing book fairs into schools and communities.
We’re not simply selling books.
We’re creating opportunities for kids to fall in love with reading and for families to connect through the stories and learning they bring home.
Read. Nurture. Grow.
- ready to reserve your next book fair? -
Whether you're serving 20 families or 500, I'd love to hear about your organization and what you're looking for! Click below to send me a quick email and we'll start exploring the best bookfair option for your community. No commitment, just a conversation.
F O L L O W U S
The Connected Family/Connected Book Fair with Lauren Shanks
Read. Nurture. Grow.
Helping families, schools & communities create stronger connections through great books, meaningful experiences & hands-on learning.
Creating stronger communities, starting at home.