In Person: December 7 - 11, 2026
Online: December 4 - 11, 2026
Our annual PGA Book Fair is a cherished Redwood Day tradition that transforms the Library and Gallery into a pop-up bookstore serving our community. Partnering with Scholastic, the Book Fair provides an opportunity to foster students’ enthusiasm for reading and to purchase books for families, teachers, classroom collections, the library, and the Oakland Literacy Coalition. You’ll find a fantastic assortment of titles for K–8 students and adults, with opportunities for students to shop during the school day, recess, and after school.
Shopping & Payment Details
eWallet & Payment Options: Set up a Scholastic eWallet for independent student shopping (family/friends can also contribute), or students can shop with cash. Students may also use Apple/Google/Samsung Pay after school. Parents may pay with credit card or cash.
Unused eWallet Funds: Any remaining eWallet balance after 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec 11 will be donated to the Redwood Day Library to enhance the collection for all students.
Financial Support: Families receiving tuition assistance who need financial support to purchase a book should contact Arnold Icasiano by December 3.
Volunteer!
This wonderful event would not be possible without the help of volunteers. If you are interested in being a cashier, please click here to volunteer (note that some slots show when classes have their scheduled shopping time). The Scholastic system is very easy to use!
Share the Fair – Support the Oakland Literacy Coalition
We’re proud to continue our partnership with the Oakland Literacy Coalition (OLC) to help strengthen literacy across Oakland. OLC uses your donations to shop for books at our fair, providing high-interest, culturally affirming books to local students and building stronger school libraries. You can make a meaningful impact by adding funds to Share the Fair. All donations made to Share the Fair will be used by OLC to buy books at our fair. (We will have a separate fund for students who need assistance purchasing books.)
Middle School Book Beat – Wednesday, December 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the Gym
Don't miss this MS party featuring student readers, speakers, rock band performances, photo booth, pizza, and drinks! The Book Fair will be open. Parents/guardians must accompany their students. [and rsvp and volunteer link when available]
Teacher Wishlists:
Looking to help your child’s teacher build their classroom library? It’s easy! You can browse and purchase books directly off your favorite educators' classroom wishlists shelf during the in-person fair in the Library.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
| Q: Who is invited to the Book Fair? Where is it? |
| Redwood Day students, parents, guardians, staff, and our families and friends are invited to visit the Book Fair on campus. The Book Fair will be located in the Library and Gallery. Everyone is invited to shop at any time during the fair hours. Consider it a pop-up bookstore for our entire community! Everyone in our community is also invited to shop online, so please spread the word to friends, neighbors, family members, and others who might not be able to get to the fair. They can all enjoy shopping virtually while supporting Redwood Day. |
| Q: How can my child buy books at the Book Fair? |
| Students will visit the fair throughout the week with their classes and can also shop during recess, after school, and in X-Care. You can fund your child’s purchases by setting up an online eWallet account—giving them a set “budget” to spend without needing cash. Students may still shop with cash if preferred, and older students can use Apple, Google, or Samsung Pay when shopping after school. Parents and guardians may also use their students’ accounts, pay by credit card, or pay with cash. Please note that anything left in your students’ accounts at the end of the week will be donated to the library. |
| Q: How much should I give my child for books? |
This is a personal decision to make for your own family. However, this guide to typical children’s book prices might be helpful to consider when setting up your child’s eWallet account:
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| Q: Where do the proceeds from the Book Fair go? |
| Redwood Day PGA: Up to 25% of all sales from the in-person and online Book Fair is donated back to our school to support the community-building work of the PGA. Redwood Day Library: Any money not spent from the student accounts will go into a fund for the librarians to buy new books at the fair for our library, for students of all grades to enjoy. Oakland Literacy Coalition: All donations made to Share the Fair will be used by OLC to buy books at our fair. |
| Q: What is Oakland Literacy Coalition (OLC)? |
| This year, Redwood Day is partnering with the OLC to strengthen literacy resources across the city of Oakland. Donations go directly to provide access to high-interest and culturally affirming books for children, information and reading resources for parents and caregivers, building more robust Oakland school libraries, and capacity building and training for quality literacy instruction in and out of school. Through their programs, they are increasing access to quality literacy and learning opportunities and resources for Oakland students and families. You can make a meaningful impact by adding funds to Share the Fair. All donations made to Share the Fair will be used by OLC to buy books at our fair. |
| Q: What is Book Beat? |
| Book Beat is a special event for the Middle School students and their families. This fun Middle School event featuring music and performances takes place on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Gym. On that evening, the Book Fair will remain open until 6:00 p.m., so even if you don’t have a middle schooler, you might find Wednesday night is a good opportunity for some leisurely evening shopping. |
