Supporting the National Year of Reading 2026

Book Fair Business School

The idea is simple: let your pupils run the business behind your Book Fair!


With tips, timelines and a comprehensive toolkit, our free resources will give your pupils the confidence and independence to run your Book Fair as a class or whole school enterprise project. Every pupil, no matter their skills or experience, can apply for a job and build real entrepreneurial skills as they plan, promote and deliver the Book Fair as a team and practise entrepreneurial skills as they take part in planning and promoting the Book Fair as a team.

Why take part in the Book Fair Business School?


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Real applications. Real interviews. Real responsibility. Pupils get an early taste of the world of work and something meaningful to add to their CV – all within the supportive environment of school.


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Manager, marketer, accountant, inventory specialist – there’s a role for everyone, whatever their skills or experience. Pupils put Business, Maths, English, ICT and Art & Design skills into practice, often without even realising they’re learning.


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Let your pupils run the Book Fair, while you get your time back. With simple, easy-to-use tools to manage sales and take payments, they have everything they need to plan, promote and run the Book Fair themselves. You can step back and let them take ownership, build confidence and develop valuable real-world skills with minimal input from you.


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When pupils have a stake in the Book Fair, their enthusiasm is contagious. More pupils, parents and staff coming through the door means more opportunities to discover great books and more free books and resources for your classrooms and library.


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Once you’ve chosen a date for your Book Fair, check out the Essential Guide to Book Fair Takeover.. Our handy guide has everything you need to start handing over responsibilities to your students. Including the benefits of the project, a step-by-step timeline, and checklists covering what you and your pupil volunteers can do before, during and after your Book Fair.

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