Educators
Ignite a Love for Reading in Your School
Join the Book Blast movement and transform your students' lives with the joy of reading. Our program partners with schools to provide students access to a diverse range of books at home, encouraging literacy, imagination, and lifelong learning.

Empower Your Students' Reading Journey

Create Reading Culture
Partner with us to create an exciting reading program that engages every student and ignites a passion for books.

Lasting Impact
Help your students build their own home libraries. Watch as their confidence grows and their love for reading flourishes.

Easy but Powerful
Our tailored programs seamlessly integrate into your school's schedule, maximizing student participation and enthusiasm.
Inspire Reading
We partner with schools and childcare centers to foster a love for reading in children. Our programs are designed to make books accessible, engaging, and fun for students of all ages.

4+ Million Books Distributed
Since inception 3 years ago, Book Blast has distributed over 4 million books.

800K+ Home Libraries
To date, over 800,000 students have started or expanded their personal libraries.

3,200 Schools & Growing
Each school year, thousands of schools are turning to Book Blast to build literacy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this like a book fair?
Not at all. Book Blast helps ensure all students can participate in the joy of receiving exciting books even if their family is unable to afford books. Students also all earn the same books, creating a shared excitement for reading.
Some of our families can’t afford books right now, are they excluded from Book Blast?
Absolutely not. Every student at your school is guaranteed at least one new, age-appropriate book when your school has a Book Blast, regardless of their family's economic situation.
Is Book Blast available for Middle Schools and High Schools?
Currently, we specialize in Elementary Schools and Childcare Centers. However, we are testing a Middle School program. Please let us know if you'd like to hear more about it.
How do I get a Book Blast at my school or childcare center?
Book Blast is available to K-8 schools and childcare centers looking to get new books into students' hands to help them build their own home libraries. If you’re an educator and want to learn more, schedule time with one of our program specialists. They’ll walk you through how it works and answer any questions. It’s fun, easy to host and free to run.
Is Book Blast available to all schools?
If a school has elementary-aged kids, then yes! Book Blast is available.
What does the program cost?
Our program is completely free for schools, and we provide all the necessary materials.
What does our school need to provide?
Everything needed for the program is provided to the school in advance and at no cost. Books Are Fun is committed to your success.
We’re busy! How much work does the team at the school have to do?
We know you're busy, so we've made this easy for you and your team. The Book Blast program is designed to be simple and efficient, minimizing the effort required from the school staff.
Plan Your Literacy Event
Educators and Administrators, are you interested in getting your students more books and building their love of reading at no cost to your school? We can’t wait to show you how.
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