Welcome Kit Bring the Power of Literacy into Your Community
Build Home Libraries . Engage Families .
Welcome to Scholastic FACE We ' re proud to be your partner in book distribution and family and community engagement. In this digital welcome kit, we ' ll show you how we can support your book distribution efforts and drive academic outcomes. Research shows us that: Just one book in the home doubles a student's likelihood of being on track in literacy. 1 21 minutes of reading a day outside the classroom leads to higher test scores. 3 Books in the home is one of the strongest predictors of academic achievement . 1, 2 As a member, you receive complimentary on-demand access to a team of dedicated literacy specialists who can help you develop a comprehensive year-round strategy for take-home book distribution that meets your needs and your budget.
1.Manu, A., et al. (2019). Association between availability of children ’ s book and the literacy-numeracy skills of children aged 36 to 59 months: Secondary analysis of the UNICEF multiple-indicator cluster surveys covering 35 countries. Journal of Global Health, 9 (1). 2. Evans, M. D. R., et al. (2010). Family scholarly culture and educational success: Books and schooling in 27 nations. Research in Social Stratification and Mobility, 28 (2), 171–197. 3. Fisher, D., & Frey, N. (2018). Raise reading volume through access, choice, discussion, and book talks. The Reading Teacher, 72 (1), 89–97.
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Your Membership Benefits
As a Scholastic FACE member, you get exclusive perks and discounts to support your book distribution needs. Access to over 10,000 popular children's book titles Up to 55% off paperbacks and collections Free shipping and handling on paperbacks and collections Get 10 bonus books for every $150 spent Exclusive members-only online store A dedicated Literacy Specialist to help you find the right books and programs to meet your goals
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Start Shopping & Create a Quote
As a Scholastic FACE member, you receive exclusive access to our storefront. You can even create a quote right from your shopping cart.
How to Place an Order 1 Log in, Shop, and Create a Quote Make sure you are logged in to your account (or create a new one). When you are done adding to your cart, click the Create a Quote button.
2 Name Your Quote and Click Save This locks in your price for 60 days!
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3 Share Your Quote Easily share this quote by email.
4 Access Your Saved Quotes from Your Profile Just remember the price is only valid for 60 days.
5 Order Your Quote Click the Order Quote button to begin the checkout process.
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Plan a Book Giveaway Day!
Book giveaways are a great way to build the home-school connection. And they ’ re even more fun (and effective) when you schedule them around holidays. Here are some ideas to help you plan your next book giveaway day.
FALL
WINTER Motivate children to read during holiday and winter breaks with festive tales to reinforce reading and writing skills. Winter Break Reading Challenge National Mentoring Month World Read Aloud Day Valentine’s Day and Clifford’s Birthday Presidents’ Day
SPRING
SUMMER Encourage students to read over the summer and stay sharp for next school year. Summer Kickoff One School/Community 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Independence Day International Youth Day
Build home libraries and promote the value of reading outside of school as summer approaches. National Nutrition Month Read Across America Day National Poetry Month Earth Day Graduation and Moving Up Ceremonies PreK and K Enrollment
Set the tone for a great school year with autumn book giveaways to motivate readers and engage families. New Student Enrollment National Book Month
National Bullying Prevention Month Fire Prevention Week Halloween Election Day Giving Thanks and Thanksgiving
TOPIC PAPER
Did you know that access to books in the home is one of the strongest predictors of educational achievement? Explore over four decades of research on the impact of home libraries in this topic paper.
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Home Libraries The Impact of Home Libraries on Academic Achievement, Economic Success, and Health
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Let’s Map Out a Plan for Your School Community
Whatever your goals, whatever your budget, we can help you create a comprehensive family and community engagement plan. Our solutions are designed to support literacy-based initiatives across your entire community.
DIGITAL LEARNING PROGRAMS
PAPERBACKS & Collections
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Programs for Every Capacity
We ' ll meet you where you are in book distribution with flexible programs, from light-touch support to full staff engagement.
PAPERBACKS & Collections
These sessions for families and caregivers focus on early language and literacy development from birth to Grade 3 with resources that provide culturally relevant strategies for building literacy at home. Explore Read and Rise This read-aloud mentoring program provides the tools and structure to recruit and equip community mentors to inspire a love of reading for children in Grades PreK–8 and build their literacy skills. Explore R.E.A.L. Developed with Dr. Karen Mapp, co-creator of the Dual-Capacity Framework, these 90-minute, grade-specific family literacy, read- aloud, and activity event kits for Grades PreK–5 are designed to help educators empower families to extend learning at home with innovative reading and writing activities. Explore Literacy Events These consultations help you develop a focused plan and lay the foundation for establishing systemic practices that prioritize family engagement as a core strategy for achieving school and student learning goals. The FEA is a process that measures a school’s capacity for developing effective home-school partnerships and recommends solutions for enriching and prioritizing family engagement practices.
Extend learning outside the classroom by giving families and communities high-interest take-home books for students in Grades PreK–12. Explore Paperbacks & Collections
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This K–5 books-to-home literacy program is designed to increase out-of-school reading time, enhance family engagement and capacity, and expand school-to-home communication. Each pack provides five engaging books and book-specific resources for families and students. Explore My Books Every Day These grade-level book packs for Grades PreK–12 are available in a variety of configurations, from thematic to nonfiction/ fiction, and include 5–10 books per student, a workbook, a Student Journal, and more. Explore My Books Summer These developmentally appropriate grade-level book packs for Grades PreK–8 are available in a variety of themes, such as Favorite Books and Student Well-Being. They include five books per student, readers' activities, a Family Guide, tips, and support. Explore Grab and Go Take-Home Book Packs These fully bilingual English and Spanish take-home kits for ages 3–5 include three picture books, digital songs, and 80+ activities for families and children to accelerate the development of social-emotional and literacy skills. Explore School Readiness These fully bilingual English and Spanish take-home kits for Grades K–1 include three picture books, digital songs, and 70+ activities for families and children to strengthen social- emotional, literacy, and STEAM skills, build resilience, and more. Explore School Success
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Consultative Planning
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Family Engagement Assessment (FEA)
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Workshops and coaching can help staff reframe family engagement as an instructional strategy, build their capacity to transform home-school partnerships, and apply engagement strategies in their classrooms.
Professional Learning Workshops and Coaching
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Let’s Connect! Work with your dedicated Literacy Specialist on a customized plan.
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