Bounce represents a range of the best
children’s publishers from the UK and beyond.
children’s publishers from the UK and beyond.
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At Bounce, we understand that the schools’ market is important for booksellers. We know that booksellers are stretched, and whilst many recognise the benefit of school outreach, or have pre-existing systems in place, a little hand from our team of reps can go a long way.
As children’s book experts, we can act as a key point of contact for booksellers looking for topic lists, discounts, and extras that can be used to deepen local school partnerships.
There is a huge bookseller benefit to working with schools. It strengthens community ties, generates future customers, builds awareness of your bookshop with parents and younger readers, and supports long-term sales. There is competition from online and specialist suppliers, but the knowledge that booksellers have, particularly about new titles and upcoming authors, is a core value that shouldn’t be underestimated.
Booksellers can work through schools through:
Over time, your bookshops could become a trustworthy source of advice and supply for schools.
Bounce represents over 40 different children’s publishers, many of them independent publishers. We offer a varied choice of children’s books for all ages across a variety of key stages, topics and genres, so we will always have some great suggestions perfect for the schools you are looking to build a relationship with.
Our range includes picture books, graphic novels, junior fiction, non-fiction and more so whether schools are looking for titles for reluctant readers or books for transition, we can point you in the right direction.
We have a range of themed book lists available across key topics such as Science, Empathy, Environment and more.
As children’s book experts, we are on hand to make bespoke selections and help support your curation of book lists targeted towards key stages and schools in your area.
Organising or assisting in events and festivals are a great way to establish your profile within the community.
Working across so many publishers, we can connect you to local authors eager to take part in school author events and visits. Events with authors are a great way to engage younger readers and can act as a great point of distinction between what a bookshop can offer and those of online suppliers. These might be free or paid depending on title, time of the year, and author so do get in touch and we are happy to explore opportunities.
You can provide stock on the day of events or work out a system to funnel orders through to your bookshop through pre-orders or regular signposting. Please get in touch with your local Bounce rep to see what authors are in your local area and open to events and festival opportunities.
Bounce often run targeted discounts and promotions so booksellers can remain competitive in a touch market. We often run promotions around key times of the year such as World Book Day so you can nurture your relationship with surrounding schools. Please get in touch with your local Bounce representative to hear more on any of our upcoming promotions.
Our publishers create a range of teaching resources, book posters, bookmarks and display material that can be used to support your outreach activities and further elevate what bookstores can offer to local schools. Take a look at our Resource and POS hub to see a small selection of what our publisher creates.
When placing an order, please get in touch with your local Bounce rep about what else is available or could be done to make your school events, activity or order extra special.
