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The machine

Tokens in, books out.

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Your colors, your books.

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Schools, sponsors, results.

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For principals

A book vending machine, explained for principals.

Someone on your staff asked for one. A student does the right thing, earns a golden token and picks a book to keep. Below is what it costs, who owns it and who does the work.

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PRICE
$5,395 to $6,300
SHIPS IN
4 to 6 weeks
YOU OWN IT
For life
Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machine in the Original wrap

For principals

The one-page brief.

What it costs, who owns it, what staff do and how schools pay. It all fits on one screen.

Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machine

A reward program your school owns.

Students earn a golden token for the choices you want to see more of. They walk up, drop it in and pick a book they keep. More than 15,000 machines are in schools today.

What it is
A book vending machine that holds up to 300 books. Tokens in, books out. Students keep the book.
What it costs
$5,395 to $6,300 one time, depending on wrap customization, picture book trays and warranty. Standard machines ship in 4 to 6 weeks.
Who owns it
The school. No contracts, no book fulfillment requirements. Bookvending supports it for life, with a free Help Center and live video support.
How schools pay
Title I and Title IV funds, grants, PTO and PTA fundraising, Read-A-Thons, DonorsChoose and local sponsors. Schools and districts can submit a PO.
What staff do
Hand out golden tokens for the goals you set: PBIS, attendance, reading goals, birthdays or recognition. Restock with curated bundles matched to the trays.
What students get
A book they chose, to keep, every time they earn a token. 98.7% of surveyed schools report a positive reading impact.
Who else did it
Quail Hollow Middle School (attendance, with the Charlotte Hornets and Bank of America). Woodsdale Elementary (student council Read-A-Thon, over $7,500 raised). Palmetto Bays Elementary (Kiwanis Children's Fund grant for a Title I school).
How it works

Read. Reward. Inspire.

The whole program in four steps. Nothing here needs a login, a committee or a training day.

  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.

Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machine in the Cosmic wrap, filled with books 1 token=1 book
From other principals

What principals say about their Bookworm.

The principal holds the scissors. The local paper shows up. Every kid in the building walks past it tomorrow.

  • A principal and a teacher cut the red ribbon on a new Bookworm in a school hallway

    This is something the students are so excited for. Every school should have one.

    Jessica MillerPrincipal, Charles Longer Elementary
  • A principal and a teacher with three students holding the books they picked at North Ridge Primary

    They feel proud to earn tokens for the machine. Most have created their own small libraries.

    Wayne MayoPrincipal, Dansville Public Schools
  • A principal smiles at a new book vending machine while staff look on

    We are the only school with one in the entire district and it is very appealing to the community.

    Kelly ParksPrincipal, Orange County Schools
  • An administrator cuts a gold ribbon beside Inchy at a school library

    The process was easy. It's affordable. Gets students and staff excited about reading.

    Anna H.Principal, Rice Elementary
Stories

Principals who said yes.

Three ways a Bookworm got into a building, and what the principal said after.

  • Students point at the books inside a Bookworm machine Case study Quail Hollow Middle School

    Quail Hollow Middle School

    Students who meet attendance goals earn a gold token and keep the book. Principal Rachael Neill: “an exciting way to bring new attention to school attendance in a fun way.”

    Read the story about Quail Hollow Middle School
  • Woodsdale students in matching shirts hold up their new books with two teachers Case study Woodsdale Elementary

    Woodsdale Elementary

    The student council set a $7,000 goal and ran a Read-A-Thon. They raised over $7,500, and the machine now supports the school's PBIS program.

    Read the story about Woodsdale Elementary
  • Students hold a yellow ribbon in front of a new Bookworm topped with a red bow Case study Le Sueur-Henderson Elementary

    Le Sueur-Henderson Elementary

    Principal Darren Kern spent three years trying to get one. The Le Sueur Rotary Club raised about $6,000 and donated it, with 750 pounds of books.

    Read the story about Le Sueur-Henderson Elementary

See every story

Pay for it

Four ways schools pay for a book vending machine.

Title funds and grants, your PTO, a local sponsor or a service club. Pick the one that fits your building.

  • Grants and Title funds

    Inchy qualifies for Title I and Title IV. Answer a few questions and see grants that fit your school.

    Find grants

  • PTO, PTA and Read-A-Thon

    Woodsdale's student council beat a $7,000 goal in one Read-A-Thon. See what your school could raise.

    Run the numbers

  • A local sponsor

    Banks, utilities, hospitals and pro teams put their name on a custom wrap and the school gets the machine.

    See how sponsors work

  • Foundations and clubs

    Kiwanis, Rotary and local foundations fund machines every year, often for Title I schools.

    Meet the clubs
FAQ

What principals ask about book vending machines.

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

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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.

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 much staff time does it take?

Handing out a token. Teachers decide who earned one. Bookvending ships the books and tokens, trains your staff, and the Help Center and live video support are free for the life of the machine.

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Schools use Inchy for

  • PBIS rewards
  • Attendance
  • Student recognition
  • Academic goals
  • Birthday books
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