Free Resources: Everything You Need

Posted on 25 September 2016

We want your Book Fair to be a G.R.E.A.T. literacy event, so we’ve provided a range of free resources to help you set Goals, Recruit volunteers, create Excitement, Advertise and make the most of our Tools. Whether it’s your first time running a Book Fair or if you’re a seasoned organiser, we have loads of ideas and printable resources that will are essential for your Fair.

The Organiser’s Guide

An essential overview of the best tips and tricks for running your Book Fair. Taking you from preparing your Book Fair all the way to packing up and paying, it is the best way to get ready for your Fair.

The Resource Pack

Our handy online Resource Pack will give you everything you need to build excitement during lesson time or for extra-curricular activities in the lead up to the Fair. Inside the Resource Pack you’ll find: * €35 competition prize vouchers * Lessons fully matched to curriculum objectives * Activities centred around literacy and the importance of reading * Browsing wishlists and last copy bookmarks * Last copy bookmarks * Letters to parents and volunteers

A G.R.E.A.T. Book Fair

Following the G.R.E.A.T. structure for planning your Fair will make the experience as easy and as fulfilling as possible. G.R.E.A.T. is a tried-and-tested solution on how to plan, promote and run a successful literacy event. You can use the links below to find out more about each of the steps in G.R.E.A.T. and to download the best resources for each step.

• G. Set a Book Fair Goal
• R. Recruit a Book Fair Team
• E. Create excitement about your Book Fair
• A. Advertise the Book Fair event
• T. Use the tools available on this website