A. A self-serve book fair is designed to bring valuable resources to your school, customized to your in-service or teacher training topic(s). 

Q. Who chooses the product?

A. You do—and we add even more than you ask for. We provide you with a CSB catalog. You get to choose from it—and also from the 900+ titles offered on our Web site, www.crystalsprings.com—those items you would like to have for sale at your book fair. In addition to those specific requests, we will also include other products recommended by your presenter(s), plus some of our top-selling products. 

Q. Is there a minimum sale requirement?

A. Absolutely not; our book fairs are completely pressure free. 

Q. What costs are involved?

A. Other than paying for (or collecting payment for) the product you sell, there are no costs to the school. CSB pays all expenses for shipping to your facility and back to us. Available in the continental U.S. (and to APO and FPO addresses) only.

Q. What materials do I need?

A. All required materials are provided by CSB, with the exception of tables and of start-up cash (we recommend you start with $120.00). We will send you inventory, a cash box, calculators, credit card slips (if necessary), packing tape, return shipping labels, and envelopes. 

Q. Who is responsible for the selling and inventory of materials?

A. Anyone you feel is trustworthy is fine with us. Parent volunteers and responsible young adults (ages 16 and up) are usually a great choice. 

Q. What if inventory is missing upon arrival?

A. Simply contact your CSB representative immediately and he or she will make a note of any discrepancies. 

Q. What are our payment options?

A. Your school may choose either of two options:

Personal funds. In this case, your educators pay for their selections in cash, or by credit cards or checks payable directly to CSB. All funds are subject to any applicable state taxes, and it is the school’s responsibility to collect those taxes at the time of the sale. Any cash received must be exchanged for a money order prior to forwarding funds to CSB.

School funds. Educators pay with cash or check only; checks are made payable to the school. The school, in turn, pays CSB with a school check or credit card, or submits a purchase order, after all sales are complete. If you send a purchase order, we will invoice the school. A note of your tax-exempt number or a copy of your certificate of exemption must be included with the payment.

For more information please contact:
Sharon Cicarella
Crystal Springs Books
PO Box 500
Peterborough, NH 03458

Toll-free phone: 1-866-333-5280
Direct: 1-603-924-1156
Fax: 1-603-924-1107
E-mail:  bookfairs@crystalsprings.com