The Book Fair is almost here! Get ready to stock up on great reads and support our school — a portion of all sales will go back to Roberts!

Here’s what to know:

• Shopping during school: Every student will visit the fair during their weekly library time. Send your child with cash, or buy a gift card (see more info below) ahead of time at https://literati.com/a/store (click “Connect To My School” and search “Roberts”). Books range in price from $6 to $39 (for a boxed set).
• Teachers’ wish lists: Once you’re connected to Roberts, you can also buy books from our teachers’ wish lists. It’s a great way to support your child’s classroom!
• Family Shopping Night: Wednesday, October 28th, 4:30 – 7:30 PM. Come shop together! We accept cash, credit cards, and gift cards!
• Volunteers needed! We need help during the school day (shifts available from 7:15AM to 3:15PM) and at Family Night, helping kids find books and check out. You must be an approved HISD VIPS volunteer. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090949ABA82BAAFA7-66440431-roberts#/

How to Buy a Book Fair Gift Card

1. Go to https://literati.com/a/store and click “Connect to My School.”
2. Search “Roberts.” It’s the first result and says “Fair is Live.” Select it and click Connect.
3. On the Roberts Book Fair page, click “Get a Gift Card,” enter an amount, and click Add to Cart.
4. Choose “For a student to use at a book fair” → Continue.
5. Enter your child’s name (or your family name to share one card), the email to send it to, and their homeroom teacher’s name → Continue.
6. The “From” section: assume you are sending to yourself, so don’t worry too much about this one!
7. Click “Buy Again” to add another card, or “Go to Cart” to check out.
8. Pay with credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
9. The gift card is emailed to you. Please print it and send it with your child! The fair can look up cards by student name, but a printed copy is a good backup.

Thank you for supporting our readers and our library!