A Book for Every Otter!

Emerald PTO • November 26, 2025

This year, EVERY Emerald Otter will get to take home at least one book!


Each student will receive a Book Fair Bonus Coupon from their teacher to redeem for one book (up to $7 in value). To make it easy, our volunteers will add small green dot stickers to eligible books.


When students visit the fair, they’ll simply:

  1. Find a book with a 💚 green dot,

  2. Take it and their coupon to checkout, and

  3. Redeem it for free!


There is a wide variety of books available so every child can find something they truly enjoy.

This schoolwide literacy initiative exists because of the effort our students put into fundraising. From the Fun Run to the Book Fair, every dollar raised and every Scholastic Dollar earned is turned into something meaningful for them. We’re proud to use those funds to place real books into the hands of every student.


Families who wish to help sustain literacy programs like this in the future can contribute through our Share the Fair link below:


Contribute to Share the Fair

We Need Volunteers to Help Make the Book Fair Happen!



The Book Fair is a big event and it takes many hands to make it happen. Whether you can give an hour or a day, your help truly makes a difference in creating a fun and successful event for our students.


As a thank-you, volunteers will receive a $5 Book Fair credit for each shift worked.

Volunteer to Help

Book Fair Schedule


Student Preview Days:
Monday, December 1 & Tuesday, December 2 — 8:00 am–2:00 pm


Fair Open for Shopping:
Wednesday, December 3 — 8:00 am–1:30 pm
Thursday, December 4 — 8:00 am–3:30 pm + During Cocoa & Caring 5:00–7:00 pm
Friday, December 5 — 8:00 am–12:00 pm


Extra Shopping Time for Families!
The Book Fair will also stay open one hour after school on all sales days (Wednesday–Friday) so parents can drop in and shop with their students.


Tear Down:
Friday, December 5 — 12:00 pm


We can’t wait to see our students discover new stories, share their favorites, and fall in love with reading all over again. Thank you for helping us make this year’s Book Fair an event to remember!


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