I just want to say that I love the Scholastic Book Fair. Every year, my school's PTA puts one on during American Education Week, and another during our annual May Fair in the spring.
I like going through and seeing all of the shelves full of new books; the possibilities waiting to be explored and put into use. My husband will tell you, if we are anywhere near a place that sells books (Borders, Barnes and Noble, library book sales, flea markets, etc.), the best thing is just to leave me there and come back later. And bring something to haul off my finds.
My wallet caved to some books today after I "perused" for a bit while my students were in special. I bought several for my children (one each to read now, and several more for Christmas--shh, don't tell!). I also bought one for myself, titled Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire: The Methods and Madness Inside Room 56 by Rafe Esquith. Looks interesting; I can't wait to read it!
Aside from the book fairs, I rely on Scholastic book orders (as you remember from Day 16). I use the points accumulated from the student book orders to order books for my class library. I also like the fact that Scholastic gives teacher coupons and will send free books if your order totals a certain amount each month. I am guilty of buying a few items to help my class reach that dollar threshold just so I can get the points and the free books. (Don't seem so shocked; I know some of you do it, too! Wink, wink!) Really, it's one of the few ways I can get books without going broke. Teachers spend enough of their own money as it is.
I am always looking for good deals on books for my class and for myself. I would love to hear of any sites or stores that have good deals in your area. Leave a note in the comment box with your favorite link or store and I'll list them in a Reader Resource post. In the meantime, happy reading!
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