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    Scholastic Book Fairs: Nostalgia from the 80s, 90s, and Beyond

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    Relive the magic of Scholastic Book Fairs. Explore the history and nostalgia of these iconic school events from the 80s, 90s, and beyond.

    Scholastic Book Fairs: Nostalgia from the 80s, 90s, and Beyond

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    The fair was the moment reading transitioned from an obligation—something you did because it was on the syllabus—into a choice.

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    Scholastic Book Fairs 80s / 90s and beyond

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    Fuentes de conocimiento
    Once Upon a Scholastic Book Fair - That 80s Dude
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    https://www.that80sdude.com/p/once-upon-a-scholastic-book-fair
    Browsing Through the History of School Book Fairs
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    https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/625367/school-book-fair-history
    The nostalgic joys of the Scholastic Book Fair, explained | Vox
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    http://www.vox.com/culture/2017/10/4/16413116/scholastic-book-fair-explained
    The Scholastic Book Fair Business Model: How Scholastic Became Synonymous with Children’s Books Through Direct School Partnerships
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    https://www.rollingauthors.com/post/the-scholastic-book-fair-business-model-how-scholastic-became-synonymous-with-children-s-books-thro
    How Scholastic became a cultural rite of passage for Canadian kids  | CBC Radio
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    http://cbc.ca/radio/costofliving/scholastic-books-fair-children-elementary-school-9.7074990

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