Hello Rachel,

I have been feeling the same way about Scholastic and have decided to go with Riverbend out of Glastonbury for the fall of 2025 (I also do one in the fall).  My contact person was Meghan and we have set up dates and already started to plan for it (the sooner you call them to book your dates, the better).  I am hoping Riverbend will be a success.  I have a lot of issues with Scholastic including financial account mess ups, low stock, old stock, fair consultant availability once you have the fair booked and/or running (although support was available by phone), not being able to get middle school reads because I was booked as an "elementary" book fair (which did not work out for me since I have grades 5 and 6).  I had so many preschool book options (too young) and not enough middle grade options.  It took 4 weeks to get my account resolved and get an accurate financial report from them.  I have been beyond frustrated with Scholastic for the last few years.  Time for a change for sure.

Respectfully,

Loretta Sullivan
Library Media Specialist       
Bennet Academy
Manchester, CT






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On Fri, Oct 25, 2024 at 10:49 AM Stieber, Rachel <rstieber@windsorct.org> wrote:
Hi!

I always run a Scholastic book fair in the fall, but I was disappointed with Scholastic for a few reasons this fall (very low stock to begin with, trouble restocking orders, needing to print out eWallets every morning).

Could you please email me if you have done a book fair with another vendor?

Thank you! 

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Rachel Stieber

She/Her(s)

Library Media Specialist

Sage Park Middle School, 25 Sage Park Rd., Windsor, CT 06095

rstieber@windsorct.org 860-687-2030 Ext.3165

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