Ordering Books


A book autographed by an author students have met and talked to is a constant reminder of the excitement of reading. Book sales also support the author and can provide supplementary funds to your school. The publisher gives schools a 40% discount and you can either use this discount to earn money for your school or pass the saving on to students.

It is not necessary to buy books: as long as the librarian, students, and teachers are enthusiastic about Blow Out the Moon, the visit will be exciting. Libby will bring cards or bookmarks or pictures, so that everyone will receive something signed and (if some students are buying books and others are not) no one is left out.

However, for many students -- and teachers, too! -- having a signed copy of the book is part of the excitement and a lasting memory of the visit. If you would like to have Libby sign copies of Blow Out the Moon, please order them in advance.

PHONE NUMBER AT LITTLE, BROWN FOR SCHOOL DISCOUNT
It is best if these sales are not handled directly through Libby. Schools can order books directly from Little, Brown at a 40% discount (call Libby for the name and number of the person who handles these sales). The school can either keep this discount or pass it on to the students in a reduced cost. The price of the discounted hardcover is $10.17. Any copies the school orders but does not sell are fully returnable to the publisher.

You can order books from anyone who picks up at 800-759-0190, or ask Libby for the name and number of a Little, Brown representative she knows in Boston who will take care of your order promptly and answer any questions you may have.

Unsold books can be returned later for full credit, though the school will have to pay the shipping costs.

Please give students an order form to take home and remind them to bring it back! Many librarians like to make their own form, telling parents about the author visit, but Libby will be happy to email you one. Her order form includes information about the book, the visit, and a short biography. She will add your school's information to it -- e.g., when the school will need the signed forms and payment, to whom students should give these, and anything else you would like parents to know.

Sometimes, when they see other people getting their books signed, people wish they themselves had ordered books. You may want to order extra copies.

SIGNING BOOKS AND CARDS
Libby always bring cards or bookmarks or pictures, so that everyone will receive something signed and, if some students are buying books and others are not, no one is left out. Libby will be delighted to stay after school to finish signing books and the cards she brings, or go to a local bookstore to do this.

Advance Planning
You and Libby will probably plan your visit together. Click here for general tips.

Fee


What to Expect from a Visit
Click here for descriptions of a sample visit and general description.

Email Libby@ifyoulovetoread.com or call 617 536 4922