Bookworm Central
Frequently Asked Questions
Bookworm Central is a woman/minority-owned book distributorship specializing in innovative solutions to foster and support
reading and learning communities. Our mission is to grow fine minds by connecting books and readers. Bookworm Central is
based in Manassas, Virginia.
We offer a range of services, including book fairs (both on-site and virtual), literacy programs, curated book collections,
and online platforms like the Online Bookstore and Online Book Drive. We also provide tailored solutions for schools,
libraries, educators, parents, and children.
Our key literacy programs include:
- RISE (Read in Summer and Excel): Prevents summer slide by providing access to curated books for Grades K-8.
- BookChoice: Online platform for equitable access to books for Pre-K to 12.
- Booklings: Literacy program for Pre-K to 5 designed to inspire family reading and engagement.
- REDI (Read Every Day Independently): Curated books for classroom take-home libraries including a cloud based solution to manage end to end processing including check-in/check-out and detailed reporting.
- SOAR (Stem Out and Read): Program for Grades K-6 to broaden understanding of STEM through literature.
- BookConnect: Theme-based literary experiences for K-12 to enhance student engagement, discussion, and reflection around important social/emotional issues such as self-care, diversity, and resilience. Focuses on personal and community well-being through developing a deeper understanding of oneself and others.
Our book fairs are unique due to:
- Unique Business Model: Targeted geographic reach, individualized attention, and hands-on leadership.
- Mindful Selections: Curated from a wide range of publishers, customized to match specific needs, and focused on diversity and inclusion.
- Customer-Centric Processes: Streamlined for ease and convenience, with proactive, real-time support.
- State-of-the-Art Technology: Proprietary point-of-sale system and eWallet cashless book fair option.
We engage with the community through our literacy programs, book fairs, and special events. We are active members of various
educational and industry groups and maintain strong connections with schools, libraries, and community organizations to
support and promote literacy.
At its core, Bookworm Central understands that each individual has value and worth, and deserves wide opportunities to succeed throughout their lives. We respond by:
- developing programs that address literacy and literary needs at different stages of children’s lives;
- ensuring that our title selection includes authors from a wide range of backgrounds, underscoring how we may be different, but also the same; and
- including an equity component in everything we do – from our Online Book Drive, RISE and BookChoice programs to our extensive community book give-aways and donations.