Usborne Community Partnerships
Books & educationChildren’s books, school events and community book sales.
Rep opportunities
Books & education opportunities
Find out how becoming a book rep works, including selling through schools, events and local groups.
Companies to explore
1 company guide
Where would you find customers?
You might approach a school, arrange a stall at an event or share books online. Consider who you could reach and the time needed to organise an event or follow up orders. Our current guide covers Usborne Community Partnerships.
What should you ask before starting?
Find out whether you need extra books for a display, who delivers customer orders and what happens to unsold copies. Include travel, postage and any event fees when working out your budget.
Before you join
Money & commitments
How much does it cost to get started?
What to include in your budget, from joining fees to the expenses of your first few months.
Read the guideHow selling works
Will you need to keep stock at home?
Check whether you need products for resale, samples or a demonstration kit—and who handles customer orders.
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