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The Original Book Vending Machine

Put tokens in hands. Put books in homes.

Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machine rewards good behavior with a book students pick and keep. More than 15,000 machines in four countries run one.

From
$5,395
Ships in
4-6 weeks
You own it
for life
Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machine in the Original wrap, filled with books
Trusted by

15,000+ schools, sponsors & community organizations

  • DeKalb County School District logo
  • Lansing Public School District logo
  • Metro Nashville Public Schools logo
  • Spotsylvania County Public Schools logo
  • Elizabeth Public Schools logo
  • Ontario-Montclair School District logo
  • Anaheim Elementary School District logo
  • Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD logo
  • Albuquerque Public Schools logo
  • Clark County School District logo
  • Cumberland County Schools logo
  • Jurupa Unified School District logo
How it works

Tokens in, books out.

Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machine is a token-operated system that rewards students for good behavior. Here's the whole program in four steps.

  1. Choose a reward program

    Pick the behaviors you want to reward: PBIS, student recognition, attendance or birthdays.

  2. Hand out golden tokens

    A teacher gives a golden Inchy token to a student who earned it, for academics or behavior.

  3. Choose a book

    Students exchange their golden Inchy token for a free book of their choice.

  4. Keep it

    The book is theirs to keep and add to their home library.

Let's Get Reading! Station your machine in a high traffic location and use it often. Promote your program on social media, in newsletters and in the classroom.

Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machine in the Cosmic wrap, filled with books 1 token=1 book
Students choosing books at an Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machine
See it work

Watch a token turn into a book.

Students, golden tokens and the machine doing its thing. Then see how every Bookworm is built in Buffalo.

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Inchy's impact

Reading rewards, measured

Students impacted yearly
5.4M+
Books vended yearly
12.6M+
Report a positive reading impact
98.7%
Where do you fit?

Five ways to get started.

Pick your role and we'll point you to the right next step.

  • Teacher or media specialist

    See how tokens, trays and book picks work day to day.

    Tour the program
  • Principal or administrator

    PBIS-ready rewards, five-year warranty options and service for life.

    See the benefits
  • PTO or PTA

    Fund a machine with a Read-A-Thon, a grant or your spring fundraiser.

    Fund it with your PTO
  • District

    Bulk pricing, custom wraps for every building and one planning call to start.

    Book a planning call
  • Sponsor or foundation

    Put your name on a machine and a ribbon cutting in a school you choose.

    Sponsor a school
Make it yours

Your colors. Your mascot. Your sponsor.

Our in-house art team designs your wrap and sends a mockup within 3-5 business days. Revise it as many times as you like. Or pick a ready-to-ship design.

  • School 61, Buffalo
  • 49ers Foundation custom wrapped book vending machine
    49ers Foundation
  • Marvel Comics custom wrapped book vending machine
    Marvel Comics
  • Los Libros custom wrapped book vending machine
    Los Libros
  • DeMotte Elementary custom wrapped book vending machine
    DeMotte Elementary
Pay for it

Four ways to fund your Bookworm.

Title I, local grants, PTO budgets, DonorsChoose and corporate sponsors fund Bookworms every year. Start with the route that fits your school.

  • Find a grant

    Answer a few questions. See grants that fit your school.

    Find grants
  • Host a Read-A-Thon

    One of the simplest school fundraisers, and it's about reading. See what yours could raise.

    Try the calculator
  • Ask your PTO or PTA

    Ideas and customer stories from parent groups that funded a machine.

    See PTO ideas
  • Bring in a sponsor

    A local business or foundation funds the machine and gets its name on the wrap.

    Explore sponsorships

All funding options

Funded by partners like

Sponsors, foundations and clubs that put a Bookworm in a school

Stories

No two Inchy stories are the same.

How sponsors and foundations put a Bookworm in a school.

See every story

Loved by schools

Trusted across 15,000+ machines, backed by a 98.7% positive reading impact

  • Students reacting to a new Bookworm machine at their school

    Loved it so much we purchased a second one!

    Amy S.PTO President
  • A teacher helps a student choose a book at the machine

    This machine has brought so much joy and excitement to my students.

    Kara L.Media Specialist
  • Students point at books in an Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machine

    The students love to share the books they have chosen with anyone who would listen to them.

    Gabrielle B.Teacher
  • A student receives a book at a school ribbon cutting

    I wanted one for a long time and it is everything I imagined.

    Casie C.Principal
FAQ

Questions schools ask first

Talk to an expert

Get pricing, funding options and a planogram for your school.

Book a planning call

Or call (800) 592-4220

See all FAQs
What is the price of the machine?

Price ranges from $5,395 to $6,300 depending on your needs, including wrap customization, picture book trays and warranties. Request a quote to get an exact price for your school.

How can I fund my book vending machine?

Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machine qualifies for Title I, Title IV and other government funding. Grants, community sponsorships, Read-A-Thon, DonorsChoose and PTO/PTA groups fund machines every year. Explore our funding pages.

Do we own the machine?

Yes. There are no hidden contracts or book fulfillment requirements. You own the machine for life, and we support it for life.

Where do I get the books for my book vending machine?

Books can be ordered directly from us. Your quote includes a planogram with the book sizes and capacity for your tray configuration. Shop Inchy's Book Bundles.

How long does it take to receive our machine?

Typically, standard machines are shipped 4-6 weeks after an order is placed. Custom machines usually ship in six weeks. Let us know in advance if you need it for a special event.

How does service work for my book vending machine?

Our service department has a dedicated help desk, a video guide for common questions and live technicians who can FaceTime with your team at the machine. Extended warranty options are available. Visit the Service Center.