Schools — Daycares — Sports Teams — Organizations
Books That Build Community.
From classroom wishlists to school-wide book fairs, [ash-ling] Booksellers is your partner in putting more books into the hands of Toccoa's young readers. Independent bookstores bring something no chain ever can — genuine care, expert curation, and a real investment in our community's children.
20%
Back to Your School
Of all qualifying sales donated back as cash or book credit
Hand
Curated Selection
Every book chosen by people who actually read and love books
Local
Dollars Stay Here
Your school fundraiser supports Toccoa jobs and families
Free
To Get Started
No upfront costs, no deposits, no risk to your organization
What We Offer
Our School Programs
Every program is flexible and designed around your school's needs. Mix and match, run one or run all of them — we'll work with you to figure out what makes the most sense for your community.
Most Popular
The [ash-ling] Book Fair
We bring a hand-curated selection of books directly to your school. Students browse and buy during school hours, parents shop at a special evening event, and your school earns 20% of all sales back as cash — or 30% as book credit to spend on your classroom or library. No Scholastic tie-ins, no toys, no filler. Just great books chosen by people who love them.
Earnings20% cash or 30% book credit on all qualifying sales
SetupWe handle delivery, display, and inventory — you just promote it
DurationTypically 2–5 days including an evening family shopping event
Best forElementary schools, middle schools, daycares, churches
Teachers Love This
Classroom Wishlists
Teachers and librarians submit a list of books they need for their classroom or school library. We build a shareable wishlist page that parents, grandparents, and community members can shop from directly. Anyone who buys from the list knows exactly which teacher and classroom they're supporting. Books ship directly to the school or can be picked up at the store.
How it worksTeacher submits list, we create a shareable link, community shops it
CostFree to set up — buyers pay normal book prices
DeliveryIn-store pickup or school delivery available
Best forIndividual teachers, school librarians, classroom programs
Community Builder
Community Book Drive
Running a book drive for a classroom, a shelter, a hospital pediatric ward, or another organization in need? We can help you curate the right books for the right ages, accept donations in-store, and coordinate delivery. We'll also promote your drive on our website, social media, and Community Calendar to help you reach more donors across Toccoa and Stephens County.
CurationWe help choose age-appropriate, high-quality titles for your recipients
CollectionDrop-off point at [ash-ling] Booksellers throughout the drive
PromotionListed on our Community Calendar and social channels
Best forSchools, civic organizations, churches, community groups
Easy Fundraiser
Fundraiser Shopping Night
We reserve the store for your group for an evening. Parents, family members, and supporters shop for books — any books, for anyone — and mention your organization at checkout. We track every sale and donate 20% back to your group at the end of the night. No setup, no volunteer work, just a fun evening out that raises real money for your cause.
Earnings20% of all sales during your event donated to your organization
SetupZero — we handle everything, you just invite your community
Add-onsBar and bakery available for the evening, author readings optional
Best forPTAs, sports teams, booster clubs, youth organizations
Coming Soon
Reading Challenge Program
A structured reading challenge designed around your school calendar. Students track their reading, earn milestones, and receive recognition. We provide curated reading lists by grade and interest, and students who complete the challenge get a special certificate and a prize from [ash-ling]. A great alternative or complement to Accelerated Reader programs.
FormatMonthly or semester-based, customized to your school's calendar
ListsHand-curated reading lists by grade level and genre interest
PrizesCertificates and book prizes for milestone readers
StatusSign up now to be notified when this launches
Coming Soon
Author School Visits
We're building relationships with authors — local, regional, and national — who are available for school visits and assemblies. We'll coordinate the visit, handle book orders, and set up in-school signing opportunities so every student can leave with a personalized copy. Nothing lights up a young reader like meeting the person who wrote the book they love.
FormatIn-school visits, assemblies, and Q&A sessions
SigningPersonalized book signings coordinated by our team
AuthorsLocal Georgia authors prioritized, national authors available
StatusSign up now to express interest for your school
Who We Partner With
Any Organization That Serves Young People
Elementary Schools
K–5 book fairs, reading challenges, classroom libraries
Middle Schools
Curated selections for the readers who are hardest to reach
High Schools
Shopping nights, fundraisers, AP reading lists
Daycares & Pre-K
Board books, picture books, early literacy support
Sports Teams
Fundraiser nights, team reading programs, booster events
Churches & Youth Groups
Book drives, reading programs, community events
Homeschool Groups
Curriculum books, co-op fairs, reading list fulfillment
Libraries
Collection building, book drives, community reading events
Civic Organizations
Rotary, Lions, chamber groups — literacy fundraisers
Any Youth Program
If you serve young people in Stephens County, let's talk
Simple Process
From Sign-Up to Success
We've made partnering with us as easy as possible. No complicated contracts, no upfront costs, no risk. Just fill out the form below and we'll take it from there.
1
Submit the Form
Tell us about your organization and what kind of program you're interested in. Takes about three minutes.
2
We Reach Out
We'll contact you within 2 business days to talk through your options and answer any questions.
3
Plan Together
We work with you to choose books, set dates, plan promotion, and make sure everything is ready to go.
4
Books & Beyond
We run the program, track the sales, and deliver your earnings. Then we do it again next year.
Why Independent Matters
More Than a Fundraiser —
A Community Partnership
When your school partners with [ash-ling] Booksellers, the money your families spend stays in Toccoa. It supports local jobs, local booksellers, and a local business that is deeply invested in this community's future. That's something a Scholastic catalog can never offer.
Partner With UsGet Started
Tell Us About Your Organization
Fill out this short form and we'll be in touch within 2 business days to talk through what program would work best for you. No commitment required — just a conversation.
What Happens Next
We'll review your submission and reach out within 2 business days
We'll discuss your goals, timeline, and which program fits best
We'll put together a custom plan with book selections and dates
No contracts, no upfront costs, no obligation to proceed
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Programs Available
◆ In-School Book Fair
◆ Classroom Wishlists
◆ Community Book Drive
◆ Fundraiser Shopping Night
◆ Reading Challenge (coming soon)
◆ Author School Visits (coming soon)
◆ Classroom Wishlists
◆ Community Book Drive
◆ Fundraiser Shopping Night
◆ Reading Challenge (coming soon)
◆ Author School Visits (coming soon)
Program Inquiry Form
Thank you for reaching out!
We've received your inquiry and will be in touch within 2 business days to discuss how we can work together to put more books in the hands of your students.