Plenty. But then I'm talking about GCSE revision guides, homework question books etc.
School Promotions
Hello all. I am a MG/YA series writer and I was wondering if anyone from any genre has had any luck selling their books, either as class sets or individual books to schools? Any and all info will be helpful. Thanks. 
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I did some Reading Night events with my local school that I teach at. It was a combination of reading to kids/selling my books after in conjunction with a Scholastic Book Store fundraiser going on. I was in the room next door, and all the parents came with kids, and then bought my books from me when I was done with my presentation. I play my gaelic harp, and then read a section of my book. I answer questions, and then do a book signing in which I sign books bought and ones brought in. I've heard of other authors doing classroom visits where the kids have the option to order books ahead of time, and then you go in and sign them. Thinking of doing that next since I'm taking a year off for medical issues. I'll have time to go into more local schools.
You do the visit for free with the option that parents and students can buy your books. So, you make your money selling the books. I do have a whole seller license for the state of California already too. That helps, and I'm a credentialed teacher. So, my read-alouds are like second nature as well. I've also hand crafted lessons to go along with themes for some Reading Nights too. Haven't been in a library yet, but it's easier to sell books at school functions so I've heard. Library reads are more promo related.
I've also done bookstore releases and had a few kids show up, mostly students from my school. So, again, the schools tend to be more lucrative. I've also heard of authors charging for assemblies and talks, but with school budget crunches, I heard people are making more going in for a free talk and then making money selling the books. People really like to buy them if you're there to talk about them, and sign them. It's exciting for the kids too. And they LOVE IT! Meeting a real author. You'll be a SUPERSTAR! Good luck! PM me if you have questions. ;-)
You do the visit for free with the option that parents and students can buy your books. So, you make your money selling the books. I do have a whole seller license for the state of California already too. That helps, and I'm a credentialed teacher. So, my read-alouds are like second nature as well. I've also hand crafted lessons to go along with themes for some Reading Nights too. Haven't been in a library yet, but it's easier to sell books at school functions so I've heard. Library reads are more promo related.
I've also done bookstore releases and had a few kids show up, mostly students from my school. So, again, the schools tend to be more lucrative. I've also heard of authors charging for assemblies and talks, but with school budget crunches, I heard people are making more going in for a free talk and then making money selling the books. People really like to buy them if you're there to talk about them, and sign them. It's exciting for the kids too. And they LOVE IT! Meeting a real author. You'll be a SUPERSTAR! Good luck! PM me if you have questions. ;-)
Great suggestions here Tiffany. Thanks for sharing.
TiffanyTurner said:I did some Reading Night events with my local school that I teach at. It was a combination of reading to kids/selling my books after in conjunction with a Scholastic Book Store fundraiser going on. I was in the room next door, and all the parents came with kids, and then bought my books from me when I was done with my presentation. I play my gaelic harp, and then read a section of my book. I answer questions, and then do a book signing in which I sign books bought and ones brought in. I've heard of other authors doing classroom visits where the kids have the option to order books ahead of time, and then you go in and sign them. Thinking of doing that next since I'm taking a year off for medical issues. I'll have time to go into more local schools.
You do the visit for free with the option that parents and students can buy your books. So, you make your money selling the books. I do have a whole seller license for the state of California already too. That helps, and I'm a credentialed teacher. So, my read-alouds are like second nature as well. I've also hand crafted lessons to go along with themes for some Reading Nights too. Haven't been in a library yet, but it's easier to sell books at school functions so I've heard. Library reads are more promo related.
I've also done bookstore releases and had a few kids show up, mostly students from my school. So, again, the schools tend to be more lucrative. I've also heard of authors charging for assemblies and talks, but with school budget crunches, I heard people are making more going in for a free talk and then making money selling the books. People really like to buy them if you're there to talk about them, and sign them. It's exciting for the kids too. And they LOVE IT! Meeting a real author. You'll be a SUPERSTAR! Good luck! PM me if you have questions. ;-)
That is some great stuff Tiffany. I am going to a school on Friday in New York that has read my first book and wants to order three class sets of the second book when it is out. I am still trying to come up with a way to get publicity to schools in a way that can lead to more schools getting class sets. I have worked in the schools for my entire career (LA/SS Teacher) and I understand how tight money is now but I believe it is a way to get more kids reading. If anyone has more ideas put them out there!
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