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TJ Kelm

Assistant Principal, Blessed Sacrament School, Milwaukee, WI

Our Book Blast experience was absolutely fantastic! The excitement and energy it brought to our school were contagious. Everything was organized so well, and it was incredibly easy to get started. Watching students get so involved and motivated to read was truly rewarding. The kids loved it! They were so excited to participate and thrilled to receive books of their own. It was heartwarming to see how proud they were to build their home libraries. Many of them couldn’t stop talking about the books they got and were eager to start reading right away. This program made a real impact by putting high-interest books directly into students’ hands. It helped boost their enthusiasm for reading and made them feel empowered as readers.
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TJ Kelm

Assistant Principal, Blessed Sacrament School, Milwaukee, WI

Our Book Blast experience was absolutely fantastic! The excitement and energy it brought to our school were contagious. Everything was organized so well, and it was incredibly easy to get started. Watching students get so involved and motivated to read was truly rewarding. The kids loved it! They were so excited to participate and thrilled to receive books of their own. It was heartwarming to see how proud they were to build their home libraries. Many of them couldn’t stop talking about the books they got and were eager to start reading right away. This program made a real impact by putting high-interest books directly into students’ hands. It helped boost their enthusiasm for reading and made them feel empowered as readers.

Apr 4, 2025

Apr 4, 2025

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Jessica Vezina

Principal, Hancock Elementary School, Hancock, New Hampshire

Our Book Blast experience was absolutely amazing! The program was easy to set up, engaging for students, and had a huge impact on our school community. From day one, the excitement was contagious. The best part was watching the joy on our students' faces as they received their brand-new books. It was incredible to see how motivated and eager they were to dive into reading. Every child, regardless of their background, had the opportunity to take home books they were excited about. The support from Book Blast made the entire process smooth and rewarding. We are so grateful for this program and can’t wait to participate again!
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Jessica Vezina

Principal, Hancock Elementary School, Hancock, New Hampshire

Our Book Blast experience was absolutely amazing! The program was easy to set up, engaging for students, and had a huge impact on our school community. From day one, the excitement was contagious. The best part was watching the joy on our students' faces as they received their brand-new books. It was incredible to see how motivated and eager they were to dive into reading. Every child, regardless of their background, had the opportunity to take home books they were excited about. The support from Book Blast made the entire process smooth and rewarding. We are so grateful for this program and can’t wait to participate again!

Mar 19, 2025

Mar 19, 2025

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Bryan Fabyanic

Principal, Beaver Falls - Central Elementary, Beaver Falls, PA

Book Blast is honestly one of the best things we do at Central Elementary. The kids love the prizes and get so excited on book delivery day. Rachel Hall is so awesome to work with. I highly recommend it without any reservations.
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Bryan Fabyanic

Principal, Beaver Falls - Central Elementary, Beaver Falls, PA

Book Blast is honestly one of the best things we do at Central Elementary. The kids love the prizes and get so excited on book delivery day. Rachel Hall is so awesome to work with. I highly recommend it without any reservations.

Apr 1, 2025

Apr 1, 2025

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Melissa Hagerman

Principal, Pendleton Elementary School, Pendleton, Indiana

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This was such a fun experience for the students and staff. The kids really loved the prizes and the books. They worked hard to get contributions so they could earn prizes and books. The teachers loved earning shopping sprees. This was one of the easiest events we have done and the work on the admin side was minimal.

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Melissa Hagerman

Principal, Pendleton Elementary School, Pendleton, Indiana

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This was such a fun experience for the students and staff. The kids really loved the prizes and the books. They worked hard to get contributions so they could earn prizes and books. The teachers loved earning shopping sprees. This was one of the easiest events we have done and the work on the admin side was minimal.

Apr 3, 2025

Apr 3, 2025

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Sara Collins

Teacher-Librarian, Willa Cather Elementary School, Omaha, NE

We did Book Blast for the 2nd time this year. The students love all of the prizes and are excited to receive their books. It's always fun to see their faces light up when you hand them their goodies!! Everyone at Books are Fun is so easy to work with and helpful! There is little to no work on the school's part...only benefits for the students!!
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Sara Collins

Teacher-Librarian, Willa Cather Elementary School, Omaha, NE

We did Book Blast for the 2nd time this year. The students love all of the prizes and are excited to receive their books. It's always fun to see their faces light up when you hand them their goodies!! Everyone at Books are Fun is so easy to work with and helpful! There is little to no work on the school's part...only benefits for the students!!

Apr 3, 2025

Apr 3, 2025

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Mary Dudley

librarian/interventionist, Kemper Academy, DeKalb, MS

Our students were so excited about the recent Book Blast event we held. They loved the prizes, and the treasure chest winners were thrilled with their loot! I love the fact that every single preschool through eighth grade child will go home with a book! The company representatives were so very helpful throughout the whole process. Thank you so much for helping to encourage a love for reading!

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Mary Dudley

librarian/interventionist, Kemper Academy, DeKalb, MS

Our students were so excited about the recent Book Blast event we held. They loved the prizes, and the treasure chest winners were thrilled with their loot! I love the fact that every single preschool through eighth grade child will go home with a book! The company representatives were so very helpful throughout the whole process. Thank you so much for helping to encourage a love for reading!

Apr 3, 2025

Apr 3, 2025

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Wendy Cagle

Library Media Specialist, Powell Elementary School, Powell, TN

Our students were so excited about Book Blast again this year! They love the prizes. The books are high-quality, appropriate choices. Our staff, teachers, and students are happy with book blast and look forward to participating again.
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Wendy Cagle

Library Media Specialist, Powell Elementary School, Powell, TN

Our students were so excited about Book Blast again this year! They love the prizes. The books are high-quality, appropriate choices. Our staff, teachers, and students are happy with book blast and look forward to participating again.

Mar 24, 2025

Mar 24, 2025

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Tracy Young

Instructional Coach, James A. Allison Elementary Sch 3, Indianapolis, IN

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We had a fantastic experience with Book Blast as a kick off to the new school year! Our account manager was great to work with and gave us everything we needed to make the event easy and smooth! I would highly recommnend schools take advantage of this opportunity to get top tier books into the hands of their students. Book Blast delivery day was the best because the smiles on the students' faces were priceless! Thank you Books are Fun for an easy to run program that benefits our most valuable assets...the students!
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Tracy Young

Instructional Coach, James A. Allison Elementary Sch 3, Indianapolis, IN

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We had a fantastic experience with Book Blast as a kick off to the new school year! Our account manager was great to work with and gave us everything we needed to make the event easy and smooth! I would highly recommnend schools take advantage of this opportunity to get top tier books into the hands of their students. Book Blast delivery day was the best because the smiles on the students' faces were priceless! Thank you Books are Fun for an easy to run program that benefits our most valuable assets...the students!

Feb 26, 2025

Feb 26, 2025

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Larissa Cutsinger

Principal, Versailles Elementary, Versailles, Mo

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Amanda Mirafuentes

Instructional Literacy Coach, Jonesboro Math & Science, Jonesboro, AR

We enjoyed out book blast this year. Our kids were really excited to earn the prizes this year.
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Amanda Mirafuentes

Instructional Literacy Coach, Jonesboro Math & Science, Jonesboro, AR

We enjoyed out book blast this year. Our kids were really excited to earn the prizes this year.

Apr 21, 2025

Apr 21, 2025

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Yirian Almendares

The Best Experience, Countryside Academy for Children, Bradenton, FL

This was our first year with Book are Fun Book Blast. We love it! For us as early childhood educator seen the participation in our school of parents and teacher was great. They loved every step and were committed to the event. Children at the end were all excited and happy with their books and prizes. It is a event we plan to continue to do next year.
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Yirian Almendares

The Best Experience, Countryside Academy for Children, Bradenton, FL

This was our first year with Book are Fun Book Blast. We love it! For us as early childhood educator seen the participation in our school of parents and teacher was great. They loved every step and were committed to the event. Children at the end were all excited and happy with their books and prizes. It is a event we plan to continue to do next year.

Apr 30, 2025

Apr 30, 2025

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Shannon Fuhr

Principal , Prairie Central Primary West, Chenoa, IL

Our students love Book Blast! This year the prizes were boxed up and ready to pass out, which was a game changer! Books came quickly and students left the school with smiles on their faces as they brought those new books home!
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Shannon Fuhr

Principal , Prairie Central Primary West, Chenoa, IL

Our students love Book Blast! This year the prizes were boxed up and ready to pass out, which was a game changer! Books came quickly and students left the school with smiles on their faces as they brought those new books home!

Apr 15, 2025

Apr 15, 2025

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Jenny Stewart

Library Media Specialist, Rodburn Elementary, Morehead, KY

This is the 2nd year that our school has participated in the Book Blast program. It was AMAZING! One of the most organized and easy programs I have done. Everything was there for me and our rep was wonderful. The prizes were quality and the students absolutely LOVED them, especially the monkey hat. Students were excited about the program. I got stopped by students often letting me know that they completed the Treasure Map or asking when the books would be here. The thing I love the most is that EVERY student in our building received a book. Quality books in the hands of our students helps build reading skills, but those same books that the student owns helps build a love of reading.
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Jenny Stewart

Library Media Specialist, Rodburn Elementary, Morehead, KY

This is the 2nd year that our school has participated in the Book Blast program. It was AMAZING! One of the most organized and easy programs I have done. Everything was there for me and our rep was wonderful. The prizes were quality and the students absolutely LOVED them, especially the monkey hat. Students were excited about the program. I got stopped by students often letting me know that they completed the Treasure Map or asking when the books would be here. The thing I love the most is that EVERY student in our building received a book. Quality books in the hands of our students helps build reading skills, but those same books that the student owns helps build a love of reading.

Apr 28, 2025

Apr 28, 2025

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Amy Berns

Principal , Edison School of the Arts, Indianapolis, IN

Book Blast is such a great way to get books into all students hands! Everything is so organized and well done that it is an incredibly easy lift on the teachers and school! The students look forward to getting their treasure maps, earning the prizes and free books!!
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Amy Berns

Principal , Edison School of the Arts, Indianapolis, IN

Book Blast is such a great way to get books into all students hands! Everything is so organized and well done that it is an incredibly easy lift on the teachers and school! The students look forward to getting their treasure maps, earning the prizes and free books!!

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

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Leigh Anne Gentry

Secretary, LaVerna Evans Elementary School, O Fallon, IL

Book Blast is one of the easiest ways to get books in the hands of your students. At Evans Elementary, we run the program starting in March with book delivery in May, just in time for summer break. Our students love the books and our staff loves the ease of the program.
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Leigh Anne Gentry

Secretary, LaVerna Evans Elementary School, O Fallon, IL

Book Blast is one of the easiest ways to get books in the hands of your students. At Evans Elementary, we run the program starting in March with book delivery in May, just in time for summer break. Our students love the books and our staff loves the ease of the program.

May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025

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Angie Bucy

Media Specialist , Chicopee Woods Elementary, Gainesville, GA

We loved the excitement that Book Blast built at our school for reading! We loved the ease of prize awards and contributions! It helped us continue to grow Super Readers!

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Angie Bucy

Media Specialist , Chicopee Woods Elementary, Gainesville, GA

We loved the excitement that Book Blast built at our school for reading! We loved the ease of prize awards and contributions! It helped us continue to grow Super Readers!

Apr 25, 2025

Apr 25, 2025

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Jeannie King Hubbard

Mrs. , Woolwine Elementary, Woolwine, Virginia

Book Blast at Woolwine Elementary was a fantastic experience! Our students were thrilled to receive their books, and the entire process was simple, well-organized, and impactful. The program provided high-quality prizes and award-winning books that truly excited and engaged our students. As principal, I wholeheartedly recommend Book Blast without hesitation—it’s a wonderful way to promote reading and bring joy to your school community.
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Jeannie King Hubbard

Mrs. , Woolwine Elementary, Woolwine, Virginia

Book Blast at Woolwine Elementary was a fantastic experience! Our students were thrilled to receive their books, and the entire process was simple, well-organized, and impactful. The program provided high-quality prizes and award-winning books that truly excited and engaged our students. As principal, I wholeheartedly recommend Book Blast without hesitation—it’s a wonderful way to promote reading and bring joy to your school community.

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

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Steve Barrientos

Our school had a blast!, Abraham Lincoln Elementary, Palm Desert, California

The kids loved the Book Blast event! They wouldn't stop talking about it. They were very excited about their prizes and books. They keep asking me if we will be doing it again next year. I was very happy that every student at our school took home a minimum of 2 books to add to their home collections.
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Steve Barrientos

Our school had a blast!, Abraham Lincoln Elementary, Palm Desert, California

The kids loved the Book Blast event! They wouldn't stop talking about it. They were very excited about their prizes and books. They keep asking me if we will be doing it again next year. I was very happy that every student at our school took home a minimum of 2 books to add to their home collections.

May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

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Kitty Mateo

Library Assistant, Ibarra Elementary, San Diego, CA

Thanks for giving us this opportunity to participate in this great program. The Students were excited to open their new books! Thanks again for all you did to make this program work with ease.
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Kitty Mateo

Library Assistant, Ibarra Elementary, San Diego, CA

Thanks for giving us this opportunity to participate in this great program. The Students were excited to open their new books! Thanks again for all you did to make this program work with ease.

Apr 28, 2025

Apr 28, 2025

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Carla James

Principal, Legacy Academy of Excellence Mansfield, Mansfield, OH

The experience was awesome. Jessica was extremely helpful and patient she guided us every step of the way. The students and the staff are very grateful for the opportunity.
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Carla James

Principal, Legacy Academy of Excellence Mansfield, Mansfield, OH

The experience was awesome. Jessica was extremely helpful and patient she guided us every step of the way. The students and the staff are very grateful for the opportunity.

Apr 14, 2025

Apr 14, 2025

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Crystal Nielsen

PCNC, Na'alehu Elementary School, Na'alehu, Hawaii

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I had a wonderful time with this year's Book Blast. The students and parents were very excited for the prizes and to earn books. I had a fun time handing out the first 75 prizes and watching the kid's faces light up and how classmates cheered for each other. The Epic Treasure Chest winner and her mom were very shocked at the amount of prizes that the chest contained.
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Crystal Nielsen

PCNC, Na'alehu Elementary School, Na'alehu, Hawaii

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I had a wonderful time with this year's Book Blast. The students and parents were very excited for the prizes and to earn books. I had a fun time handing out the first 75 prizes and watching the kid's faces light up and how classmates cheered for each other. The Epic Treasure Chest winner and her mom were very shocked at the amount of prizes that the chest contained.

May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

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Ethan Doble

Principal, Christ Lutheran School, Eagle River, WI

Book Blast was an awesome experience for our school. It was exciting to see the kids books to expand their library and ultimately be excited about reading.
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Ethan Doble

Principal, Christ Lutheran School, Eagle River, WI

Book Blast was an awesome experience for our school. It was exciting to see the kids books to expand their library and ultimately be excited about reading.

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

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Maria McCollum

Principal, Rockwood Preparatory Academy, Portland, Oregon

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Our Book Blast was so much fun! Our students loved the prizes and opening day once books had arrived. Students talked about their prizes and books during and after the event.
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Maria McCollum

Principal, Rockwood Preparatory Academy, Portland, Oregon

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Our Book Blast was so much fun! Our students loved the prizes and opening day once books had arrived. Students talked about their prizes and books during and after the event.

May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

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Jessica Stepp

Library Media Specialist, Clearfield Elementary School, Morehead, Kentucky

Our Book Blast experience was fantastic! The kids were so excited to build their own home libraries, and many received their first brand-new books. It sparked a real love for reading and helped ensure that every student had access to quality books at home. We're so grateful for the impact it made and would love to participate again!
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Jessica Stepp

Library Media Specialist, Clearfield Elementary School, Morehead, Kentucky

Our Book Blast experience was fantastic! The kids were so excited to build their own home libraries, and many received their first brand-new books. It sparked a real love for reading and helped ensure that every student had access to quality books at home. We're so grateful for the impact it made and would love to participate again!

Apr 29, 2025

Apr 29, 2025

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Cheryl McDaniel

Library/Media specialist, Harrison K-8, Canon City, CO

I loved the Book Blast! It was easy to do. We are getting so many books for our students to take home. The kids loved the prizes, and they were very excited about them. I love this program because it gets new books into the hands of students to keep at home.

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Cheryl McDaniel

Library/Media specialist, Harrison K-8, Canon City, CO

I loved the Book Blast! It was easy to do. We are getting so many books for our students to take home. The kids loved the prizes, and they were very excited about them. I love this program because it gets new books into the hands of students to keep at home.

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

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Tammy Bray

Reading Specialist, Bokoshe Public Schools, Bokoshe, OK

This was our 2nd year for Book Blast. We love this program and the kids get so excited not only for the prizes, but also for the books! We will continue to participate every year. Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity to put books in the hands of our students.
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Tammy Bray

Reading Specialist, Bokoshe Public Schools, Bokoshe, OK

This was our 2nd year for Book Blast. We love this program and the kids get so excited not only for the prizes, but also for the books! We will continue to participate every year. Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity to put books in the hands of our students.

Apr 14, 2025

Apr 14, 2025

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Susan Appleton

We had a BLAST with our Book Blast!, Chatham Elementary, Chatham, Virginia

We just finished our first Book Blast and it was a BLAST for sure! Our students were absolutely THRILLED when they got to open their free books and I wish you could have seen their faces! We did this program at the end of the school year because we wanted everyone to have at least one free book to take home to read over the Summer and this program delivered on that promise and it was so much fun to do! PLUS it was EASY and didn't require a lot of work on my part which is essential this time of the year when it is hectic and crazy. I worked with the best rep who walked me step by step through the program and was ALWAYS there for any questions I had for her. I would definitely recommend Book Blast to all schools! Such an easy program to run and such a rewarding experience for the students! I've already scheduled our school to do this again next year!
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Susan Appleton

We had a BLAST with our Book Blast!, Chatham Elementary, Chatham, Virginia

We just finished our first Book Blast and it was a BLAST for sure! Our students were absolutely THRILLED when they got to open their free books and I wish you could have seen their faces! We did this program at the end of the school year because we wanted everyone to have at least one free book to take home to read over the Summer and this program delivered on that promise and it was so much fun to do! PLUS it was EASY and didn't require a lot of work on my part which is essential this time of the year when it is hectic and crazy. I worked with the best rep who walked me step by step through the program and was ALWAYS there for any questions I had for her. I would definitely recommend Book Blast to all schools! Such an easy program to run and such a rewarding experience for the students! I've already scheduled our school to do this again next year!

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

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Nola Roth

Librarian, Elgin/New Leipzig Public School, New Leipzig, ND

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My Book Blast experience was great. I had done it when it just started a couple years ago. I was pleased with the communication, the books, the prizes. It all went smoothly. I appreciated the zoom meetings explaining everything. The students were excited about their books and prizes. I was also pleasantly surprised that I was able to pick out some items for my library! Thanks for everything!
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Nola Roth

Librarian, Elgin/New Leipzig Public School, New Leipzig, ND

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My Book Blast experience was great. I had done it when it just started a couple years ago. I was pleased with the communication, the books, the prizes. It all went smoothly. I appreciated the zoom meetings explaining everything. The students were excited about their books and prizes. I was also pleasantly surprised that I was able to pick out some items for my library! Thanks for everything!

Apr 28, 2025

Apr 28, 2025

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Jessica Spatto

Librarian, Barringer Road Elementary, Ilion, New York

I absolutely love this program. The kids and teacher were so excited about the Prizes, books, and safari costume this year. The kids can't wait for the books to come in, they ask me almost everyday!
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Jessica Spatto

Librarian, Barringer Road Elementary, Ilion, New York

I absolutely love this program. The kids and teacher were so excited about the Prizes, books, and safari costume this year. The kids can't wait for the books to come in, they ask me almost everyday!

Jun 3, 2025

Jun 3, 2025

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Sean Monahan

Principal, Jean McNair Elementary School, Winnebago, Illinois

Our Book Blast experience was overwhelmingly positive—smooth from start to finish. The support we received from both the Book Blast team and Kathy Barrickman was outstanding. Communication was timely and thorough, and all materials provided for families were clear, detailed, and easy to implement. Students were highly engaged throughout the process, especially with completing their treasure maps and earning prizes. Their excitement has only grown as we look forward to delivery day—perfectly timed to support summer reading. Overall, Book Blast provided a wonderful and easy opportunity to promote a love of reading and place a wide variety of books directly into the hands of our students.
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Sean Monahan

Principal, Jean McNair Elementary School, Winnebago, Illinois

Our Book Blast experience was overwhelmingly positive—smooth from start to finish. The support we received from both the Book Blast team and Kathy Barrickman was outstanding. Communication was timely and thorough, and all materials provided for families were clear, detailed, and easy to implement. Students were highly engaged throughout the process, especially with completing their treasure maps and earning prizes. Their excitement has only grown as we look forward to delivery day—perfectly timed to support summer reading. Overall, Book Blast provided a wonderful and easy opportunity to promote a love of reading and place a wide variety of books directly into the hands of our students.

May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025