- Preview Party: Fri., Nov. 3, 6:00-9:00 pm
- Family Day: Sat., Nov. 3, 9:30 am–4:30 pm
- Alumni /Alum Parent Party: Saturday, Nov. 4, 6:30–8:30 pm
- Luncheon: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Student Gift Cards
- Book Fair FAQ
Preview Party: Fri., Nov. 3, 6:00-9:00 pm
Family Day: Sat., Nov. 3, 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Alumni /Alum Parent Party: Saturday, Nov. 4, 6:30–8:30 pm
Luncheon: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Join us for lunch with friends and a conversation with acclaimed author Mac Barnett
Mac Barnett is a New York Times-bestselling author of stories for children. His work has been translated into more than 30 languages and sold more than 4 million copies worldwide. Mac’s books have won many prizes, including two Caldecott Honors, three New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Awards, three E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, Germany’s Jugendliteraturpreis, China’s Chen Bochui International Children’s Literature Award, The Netherlands’ Silver Griffel, and Italy’s Premio Orbil. Mac lives in Oakland, California.
Please contact Jenny Adlam Gonzalez (jadlamgonzalez@mcds.org) for questions or special needs parking.
Student Gift Cards
Gift Cards go on Sale Here in October
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The deadline for gift card purchase is November 1st.
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Gift cards can be purchased on our gift card site (giftrocker) and are only redeemable at the in-person book fair (not in our online store).
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There is a wide range of price points for the books. Used books start as low as $1.
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Most students find that a range of $25-$40 is enough to thoroughly enjoy the Book Fair experience.
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Students at tuition levels below the top of the Index will receive information about Book Fair gift cards directly from the IT office. Please don't hesitate to talk with Keets Young (kyoung@mcds.org) if you have questions.
Book Fair FAQ
- What are the Book Fair hours?
- Can I still purchase books online?
- Are there gift cards this year and how do they work?
- How much should I put on a student gift card?
- What is a “Wish List?”
- How do I share the Book Fair with my friends and family outside of the MCDS community?
- Can I still donate books to the library with my child's name on a placard inside?
- Are there used books for sale?
- What does the money earned at the Book Fair go towards?
- What are the ways to support the MCDS Library financially?
- Luncheon FAQs
- Need Help?
What are the Book Fair hours?
Can I still purchase books online?
Following the Book Fair, we will publish book lists of all titles selected by our parent volunteers online at Bookshop.org, which will donate 10% of sales to our Library. So, if the particular book you wanted sold out before you could purchase it at Book Fair, you still have the option to grab a copy while supporting the school.
Are there gift cards this year and how do they work?
Yes! We use pre-loaded gift cards for students to purchase books during their classroom visit to the Book Fair.
Gift Cards will go on sale in October.
About student gift cards:
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Students shop with a pre-loaded gift card during their classroom visit to the Book Fair.
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Gift cards can be purchased on our gift card site (Gift Rocker) and are only redeemable at the in-person book fair (not in our online store).
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There is a wide range of price points for the books. Used books start as low as $1.
-
Most students find that a range of $25-$40 is enough to thoroughly enjoy the Book Fair experience.
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Students at tuition levels below the top of the Index will receive information about Book Fair gift cards directly from the IT office. Please don't hesitate to talk with Keets Young (kyoung@mcds.org) if you have questions.
How much should I put on a student gift card?
What is a “Wish List?”
How do I share the Book Fair with my friends and family outside of the MCDS community?
Can I still donate books to the library with my child's name on a placard inside?
Are there used books for sale?
What does the money earned at the Book Fair go towards?
The celebration of books, authors, and a love of reading are central to our MCDS experience and help to cultivate curious and empathetic learners. As the primary fundraiser for the MCDS Library, the Book Fair has helped to fill our shelves with over 29,000 books, support our dedicated library staff, and enhance the literacy journey for all of our students.
What are the ways to support the MCDS Library financially?
Buy Books! Attend the Book Fair and purchase books for you and your family!
Donate $: Click here to donate $ to the library
Luncheon FAQs
Will our guest author be signing books this year?
Yes. Our guest author will be signing books in the library from 1:15-1:45 following the luncheon. We will offer titles by the author for sale..
I have questions about tickets or buying a table. Whom do I ask?
Please feel free to reach out to Jenny Adlam Gonzalez (jadlamgonzalez@mcds.or or 415-927-5973) in the MCDS Development office with any questions you may have.