Our book fairs are run by volunteers. Whether you’re a college student, a retiree, a corporate team, or a family looking to give back, there’s a spot for you.
At a paid book fair, kids without money can leave empty-handed. At a Book Drive for Kids book fair, every child chooses and keeps a brand-new book for free.
The excitement in students’ faces when they learn they may keep the book of their choice is priceless!
No experience necessary. A book fair shift runs about 3 hours; you’ll get a briefing email with the school address, parking, and what to expect.
Shifts typically run 8:00–11:00 AM or 11:00 AM–2:00 PM on a school day. Sometimes we ask volunteers to arrive a little early.
Before students arrive
While students choose
After the last class
Help sort, count, and inventory donations at our Lewisville warehouse.
Host a book donation drive with your school, church, or community group.
National Charity League, Young Men’s Service League, Rotary & Networking Groups.
Companies send 2–10 employees as part of a school sponsorship.
Parents, teachers, retirees, homeschoolers. Anyone who loves books.
Some partners give a morning, some sponsor a whole school. Both put your people in the room while kids choose their books.
Up to 4 spots
Bring a small team to volunteer together. Our volunteers share that they love interacting directly with kids and seeing the joy on the student’s faces.
Team of 2–10
Companies that sponsor an entire school book fair can bring a larger team of 2–10 employees and help every child choose a brand-new book.
Want to sponsor a full school book fair? Sponsor a school →
Fill out the volunteer form and we’ll send upcoming book fair dates and locations as they are confirmed.
Fall 2026 book fair dates are being finalized. Sign up and we’ll send available volunteer shifts as they open.
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Fill out the volunteer form.
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We email you dates and locations as they’re confirmed, and you reply for the fair that fits.
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Before your fair, you get a briefing email with the school address, parking information and what to expect.
You’re raising your hand, not committing to a date yet.
Usually not. Check in at the front office on the day of the event and give them your driver’s license. They’ll print a volunteer badge for you to wear during the book fair. If the school does require a background check, we’ll let you know ahead of time.
Check in at the school’s front office as a visitor with your driver’s license. Our team will meet you in the library, show you the setup, and walk you through your role before the first class arrives.
Our book fairs are typically held in the school’s library. If the school doesn’t have a library, then it is in the gym or cafeteria. Your briefing email includes the school address and parking details.
No. Please do not take photos of students or post pictures of students on social media. We want to protect student privacy.
Wear your company or group shirt if you’re volunteering together. Otherwise, a comfortable top and pants, and closed-toed shoes. You’ll be lifting boxes, standing, and bending over tables for most of the shift. We’re in an elementary school, so keep it school-appropriate.
Yes. Our volunteer guidelines cover what to wear, checking in, and how we keep students safe at the fair. Download the volunteer guidelines (PDF).
If you need to cancel, reply to your volunteer confirmation email or email Michelle at [email protected] as soon as you can.
of school coordinators and teachers rated our book fairs “Good” or “Very Good.”
Click here to see the upcoming dates and locations of book fairs.
Questions? Email Michelle at [email protected].