Welcome to The Reading Warehouse
The Reading Warehouse has the lowest prices on school bulk book orders! We will beat any legitimate book bid.
Fax or email us your lowest book bid from one of our competitors and we will beat their price. No other book company offers this guarantee!
Please pardon any quirks on our site as we are undergoing construction as we speak - Thank you!
Fax or email us your lowest book bid from one of our competitors and we will beat their price. No other book company offers this guarantee!
Please pardon any quirks on our site as we are undergoing construction as we speak - Thank you!

Our Bargain Book Fairs For Your School or Organization Will Provide Students With More Books and Your Group with More $$ Profit!
Finally, a book fair that has books students can actually afford. The Reading Warehouse has created a book fair program that will provide your students with high quality - low cost books that make reading fun. Our bargain book fairs provide books to you at up to 90% off retail so that you can resell them to students at fair prices and still make twice as much profit as traditional book fairs. By following our suggested pricing structure your school will make a high profit margin yet most books in the fair will sell for only $3 - $5!. The books in your fair are from all major publishers and include titles that are both fun and educational. The Reading Warehouse selects only the titles that we know from our years of experience are worthwhile reading materials for your students. We ship them directly to you along with suggestions on how to put on an amazing book fair that everyone will be proud of.We also offer a standard book fair with all of the most popular titles that provides your organization with a 40% cash profit!
Our standard book fair includes all of the best sellers from every publisher. We also include book classics along with high interest books that your students will love. An assortment of affordable bargain books is also included with each standard fair. The books sell to your students at full retail (except bargain books) and your school receives a flat 40% of the sales in CASH*. This is a great way for your school to maximize its profit while providing your students with the latest releases that they are asking for.* Schools with less than $2000 in total sales will receive 30% profit.
Our fairs can be ordered based on the following age/grade levels
- 1 - 5 year olds
- K4 – 2nd Grade
- 3rd – 5th Grade
- Elementary (K4 – 5th Grade)
- Middle School
- High School
Advantages of our Bargain Book Fair
- Low cost books mean more students are able to purchase books. In most cases twice as many books are put in students hands versus traditional book fairs.
- Higher profits for school – as much as double the profits of traditional book fairs.
- Exceptional quality books from ALL publishers – not just a few.
- Book fairs exactly when you want them – not when it fits in the schedule of the traditional book fair companies. You chose the days.
Advantages of our Standard Book Fair
- The most popular titles from ALL publishers – not just a few.
- Higher profits for school – as much as double the profits of traditional book fairs.
- Book fairs exactly when you want them – not when it fits in the schedule of the traditional book fair companies. You chose the days.
- No messy tally forms. No reorder hassles. No waiting for the delivery truck.
- No pushy salespeople! The Reading Warehouse staff will do whatever it takes to help you have a successful fair – on your schedule.
- Book fairs ship to you within 48 hours. You can order today and put on your fair next week!
To order, please sign-in or create a free account first
Here's what people are saying about our Bargain Book Fairs!
"Hey Ladies!
I received my Reading Warehouse Book Fair yesterday....It is awesome. My students and teachers are soooooo excited. I have used all my tables and the tops of my low book shelves to display the books. There is a great selection and they sent any where from one to six copies of each title. There are lots of past Caldecott winners and honor books as well as books from the state children's book awards nominee lists. WooHoo....no posters or overly priced toys either!
I am very pleased!"
V. Lynne Dubay
Media Specialist N.B.C.T.
J.K. Gourdin Elementary
"I am cancelling my Scholastic BOGO fair in the spring and signing up with them. I was impressed with their selection of books and this is such a great opportunity to offer my students books at a super price. My school population is much like Joyce's and this will be such a wonderful thing for them. NO TOYS! Just READING!"
Jenny McCulloch
Oakland Elementary School
Charleston, SC
"The selection looks really good and I think this will be a great book fair for my school since we are about 98% free and reduced lunch and my students don't have much spending money. All of their books are either $2.00 (paperback) or $4.00 (hardbacks). So you can mark them up a dollar and still make a profit, but the kids can still afford them. Or if you only cared about getting books in their hands, just charge them the $2.00 and $4.00. I am definitely canceling my Scholastic book fair for the Spring and doing one with them."
Joyce Smith
Media Specialist, NBCT
Chicora Elementary
I received my Reading Warehouse Book Fair yesterday....It is awesome. My students and teachers are soooooo excited. I have used all my tables and the tops of my low book shelves to display the books. There is a great selection and they sent any where from one to six copies of each title. There are lots of past Caldecott winners and honor books as well as books from the state children's book awards nominee lists. WooHoo....no posters or overly priced toys either!
I am very pleased!"
V. Lynne Dubay
Media Specialist N.B.C.T.
J.K. Gourdin Elementary
"I am cancelling my Scholastic BOGO fair in the spring and signing up with them. I was impressed with their selection of books and this is such a great opportunity to offer my students books at a super price. My school population is much like Joyce's and this will be such a wonderful thing for them. NO TOYS! Just READING!"
Jenny McCulloch
Oakland Elementary School
Charleston, SC
"The selection looks really good and I think this will be a great book fair for my school since we are about 98% free and reduced lunch and my students don't have much spending money. All of their books are either $2.00 (paperback) or $4.00 (hardbacks). So you can mark them up a dollar and still make a profit, but the kids can still afford them. Or if you only cared about getting books in their hands, just charge them the $2.00 and $4.00. I am definitely canceling my Scholastic book fair for the Spring and doing one with them."
Joyce Smith
Media Specialist, NBCT
Chicora Elementary
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I order?Simple. To place your order, just call us toll free at 866-391-READ (7323) or if you have an account, just login and place your order online right here on this page. Your order will ship within 72 hours and in most cases will be delivered within 5 business days.
How do I pay for the fair?
At the end of the fair you pay us for the books sold and return the rest to us. This way you can put on your book fair, collect the money, and then pay for the fair – no out of pocket costs incurred!
What kind of books will be in our fair?
The Reading Warehouse buys regular stock, book closeouts and remainders from all the major publishers. We select books that we know to be popular with students and have educational value. In our bargain fair you will get both hardcover and paperback books at up to 90% off retail. You will be able to sell them to your students at discounts of 30%-60% and still make a large profit. Our standard fair includes the very latest “hot” titles along with classics and high interest books. You will not be disappointed!
How much do I pay for the bargain books?
You are billed $2 for each paperback and $4 for each hardcover that sells in your book fair.
How much do I pay for each book in the standard fair?
You are billed the cover price on the book minus 40% for each book sold.
How is the fair delivered?
Your fair will be delivered in multiple boxes via UPS or a freight carrier.
What if I need help in putting the fair together?
No problem! We have a team ready to guide you through the process just a toll free phone call or email away.
What if I have left over books – can I return them?
Yes. We provide return labels at the end of the fair so that you can send the unsold books back to us. By keeping our return volume low we are able to give you quality books at bargain prices at allow maximum profits for your school. We ask that you consider carefully what you think you will sell at your fair and order accordingly. Our suggested book fair size based on students is a pretty good guideline for how many books you will need. In many cases because of the low cost of the books to students most schools sell everything they have – leaving very few leftovers.
Then select your book fair size based on your school size
Bargain Book Fair Options
| Small Fair | Contains 500 books and is for schools up to 200 students | ||
| 450 paperback and 50 hardcover Paperbacks sell at $3, hardcovers sell at $6 – you receive 33% cash profit. |
| Medium Fair | Contains 1000 books and is for schools up to 200-400 students | ||
| 950 paperback and 50 hardcover Paperbacks sell at $3, hardcovers sell at $6 – you receive 33% cash profit. |
| Large Fair | Contains 1500 books and is for schools up to 500-700 students | ||
| 1400 paperback and 100 hardcover Paperbacks sell at $3, hardcovers sell at $6 – you receive 33% cash profit. |
| X Large Fair | Contains 2000 books and is for schools up to 700-900 students | ||
| 1900 paperback and 100 hardcover Paperbacks sell at $3, hardcovers sell at $6 – you receive 33% cash profit. |
Standard Book Fair Options
| Small Fair | Contains 500 books and is for schools up to 200 students | ||
| 450 paperback and 50 hardcover ALL books sell at full retail (except bargain books) - you receive 40% cash profit. |
| Medium Fair | Contains 1000 books and is for schools up to 200-400 students | ||
| 950 paperback and 50 hardcover ALL books sell at full retail (except bargain books) - you receive 40% cash profit. |
| Large Fair | Contains 1500 books and is for schools up to 500-700 students | ||
| 1400 paperback and 100 hardcover ALL books sell at full retail (except bargain books) - you receive 40% cash profit. |
| X Large Fair | Contains 2000 books and is for schools up to 700-900 students | ||
| 1900 paperback and 100 hardcover ALL books sell at full retail (except bargain books) - you receive 40% cash profit. |
Some downloadable PDF flyers & posters you can use with your Bargain Book Fair
Flyer that you can type your own info intoFlyer you can type into and send home to parents
'TODAY' poster for day of your book fair
Arrow poster for directing people to your book fair
Table top price point signs at $1 through $10
Informational 'Presented by The Reading Warehouse' sign
Teacher's Book Fair "Wish List"

