This is a digital version of a physical catalog distributed at ALA in 2024.
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WHO:
American Fork Library, Utah
WHAT:
An unforgettable summer reading program reward for ALL AGES!
DEETS:
highlights the library’s history, plus current services & programs
celebrates the American Fork community
promotes literacy and love of reading
RESULTS:
“This was a special summer reading program reward in honor of our 100th anniversary. Patrons of all ages loved it, with adult patrons coming back to ask us for more to give to their friends! City Council described it as a treasured keepsake. Safe to say it was a hit!” —Casandria Crane, Library Director, American Fork Library
WHO:
Children’s Health, Dallas, Texas
WHAT:
A patient education tool, perfectly tailored to the hospital’s goals!
DEETS:
80-page book for long-term patients
16-page book for short-term patients
PDF pages that can be printed a la carte by doctors and care teams to facilitate patient education
created in a style to match Children’s Health brand guidelines
IN PROGRESS:
“Things that are my specialty just don’t exist in this space. Many medical librarians are teaching health literacy, but to have something beautiful and professional I think is going to blow people away.” —Lorraine Sheldon, MSIS, Medical Librarian, Family Resource Library, Children’s Health
WHO:
City of La Quinta, California
WHAT:
A delightful & engaging public education tool.
DEETS:
2-in-1 book: flip it over!
1 side is A to Z coloring pages about the city
1 side is educational recycling activities
info in compliance with state mandates
RESULTS:
“Our book is a beautifully crafted piece that shows why we are called the Gem of the Desert while helping us to accurately educate our residents (both young and old) about the importance of recycling. Our residents love them and our City Council is incredibly happy with the final product.” —Marcie Graham, Marketing Manager, City of La Quinta, California
Let us create the activity pages and worksheets you wish existed.
Give us your deets and we’ll send you a quote.
Wondering what the ballpark is?
Our pricing varies based on the size, length, and type of content in your book. On average, clients pay about $15 per book for quantities around 2,000.
Important to consider: Development time is the same for 500 or 25,000 copies. Bulk orders get great discounts—order more to lower the cost per book. For example, 25,000 copies can cost under $3 per book.
Funding ideas from our clients:
grant funding
enthusiastic donors
partnerships with other libraries in the county or region (remember larger orders bring down the cost per book)
partnerships with other departments (city or organization)
federal funds earmarked for specific educational initiatives
Wholesale Pricing for Educators
Our coloring & activity books are a popular giveaway item for summer reading & more!
WHOLESALE PRICE: $5 PER BOOK (retail: $9.99). Minimum Order Quantity: 25 books for $125.
Each book is 80 pages. Recommended for ages 8+, loved by tweens, teens, and adults!
ALA SPECIAL: Order by July 15 and receive 15% off with code ALA2024
Download PDFs and Print on Demand
Visit our sister site caravanshoppe.com to purchase PDFs of our activity books and MORE! This is a great option to print activities on demand. We’ve got a lot of smart content at real stupid prices.
EDUCATOR DISCOUNT: 10% OFF. USE CODE EDUCATION10
LIMITED TIME ALA SPECIAL: 20% OFF WITH CODE ALA2024 BY 7/15/24
“My jr. high students and teachers love coloring on the giant posters in the library during lunch. When they are finished they are always requesting a new one, especially for the holidays!”
—April Rockwood, Librarian, Springville Junior High School, Utah