PGA Book Fair

List of 9 frequently asked questions.

• Q: Who is invited to the Book Fair? Where is it?

  Redwood Day students, parents, guardians, staff, and our families and friends are invited to visit the Book Fair on campus. The Book Fair will be back in its original location: the Library and Gallery! Everyone is invited to shop anytime during the fair hours (see below). Consider it a pop-up bookstore for our entire community!
  
  

  Everyone in our community is also invited to shop online, so please spread the word to friends, neighbors, family members, and others who might not be able to get to the fair. They can all enjoy shopping virtually while supporting Redwood Day. We have books for readers of all ages and interests.

   

• Q: How much should I give my child for books?

  This is obviously a personal decision to make for your own family. However, this guide to typical children’s book prices might be helpful to consider when setting up your child’s student account: 

  • Picture books - $20 to $22, including tax
  • Hardbound books - $12 to $20, including tax
  • Paperbound books - start at $5.50 but average $9 to $14.20, including tax
  • Graphic novels - $12 to $14.20, including tax

• Q: How can my child buy books at the Book Fair?

  The easiest way for your students to purchase books is by creating a prepaid student account for them. Alternatively, they can bring in cash, or you can purchase books when you shop with them. Older students may opt to use Apple or Samsung Pay on their phones when shopping after school.
  
  You can set up a student account online HERE and put money in for your child(ren) to use. The idea is that they can have a budget to spend at the Book Fair so they don't need to bring cash to school. Any remainders from student accounts at the end of the week can be used by you, otherwise they are donated to the library. The committee will do our best to make sure that students use as much of their account money as possible.
  
  Please be aware that student accounts must be set up by January 27.

• Q: May I buy a gift certificate for a Redwood Day faculty/staff member, another parent/guardian, or a student who is not my child?

  Of course! A gift certificate is an excellent way to show appreciation for a Redwood Day community member. Click HERE to purchase a gift certificate. A physical gift certificate will be printed, personalized, and delivered to the recipient at Redwood Day the week before the Book Fair so that they can redeem it for books at the Fair.

• Q: What is a Classroom, Library, or Student Wish List?

  Redwood Day teachers and staff are encouraged to make Wish Lists to guide families who want to donate books for specific school classrooms, or to the teachers personally. These books will be displayed at the fair and arranged by classroom--no need to search yourself.
  
  Similarly, if you would like to purchase books for the Redwood Day Library collection, look for suggestions on the table display near the cash registers.
  
  Students will also have the option to bring home a Wish List if there are additional books they’d like you to consider purchasing for them.

• Q: What is the virtual Book Fair coupon code?

  We are pleased to offer the opportunity for online shopping again at Books Inc. Sales using our special coupon code will support Redwood Day just like buying on location during the Book Fair does. You can use the code REDWOODDAY between February 3 and 10 ONLY when you purchase books from the Books Inc. online store at www.booksinc.net. Please feel free to share the code with other members of your community! This is also a great way for you to shop for any books that you and/or your student(s) didn’t get at the in-person fair.

• Q: Where do the proceeds from the Book Fair go?

  • Redwood Day PGA: Up to 20% of all sales from the in-person and online Book Fair is donated back to our school to support the community building work of the PGA.
  • Redwood Day Library: Any money not spent from the student accounts will go into a fund for the librarians to buy new books at the fair for our library, for students of all grades to enjoy.
  • Oakland Literacy Coalition: All donations made to our partner (when setting up a student account or purchasing a gift certificate) will be used by OLC to buy books at our fair for... (waiting from blurb from Megan.)

• Q: What is Oakland Literacy Coalition?

  This year, Redwood Day is partnering with the OLC to strengthen literacy support and resources across the city of Oakland. Donations go directly to provide access to high-interest and culturally affirming books for children, information and reading resources for parents and caregivers, building more robust Oakland school libraries, and capacity building and training for quality literacy instruction in and out of school. Through our programs, we are increasing access to quality literacy and learning opportunities & resources for Oakland students and families.

• Q: What is Book Beat?

  Book Beat is a special event for Middle School students and their families. This fun Middle School event featuring music and performances takes place on Wednesday, February 5, from 6 to 8:00 p.m. in the Gym. On that evening, the Book Fair will remain open until 8:00 p.m., so even if you don’t have a middle schooler, you might find Wednesday night is a good opportunity for some leisurely evening shopping.