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Oakland Unified School District

Recommended Book Vendors

We obtain discounts and have accounts set up with Preferred Books & Resources Vendors. 

When ordering books for the library, vendors need to know our Processing Specs, which tells the vendor how to prepare the books. 

First Book Distributors - Are you having a book giveaway or Family Literacy Night? You will be able to purchase books for the cost of shipping and handling.

Multicultural Book Vendors

Mackin is an approved district vendor.

  • Orders direct from publishers.
  • 25 day turnaround, 45 day turnaround for all Mackinbound books.
  • Discounts
  • Order 20% over the amount and put in a Do Not Exceed amount in order to make sure you can utilize all of your funding.
  • If you are purchasing books for the library, please use the processing specs listed.

Follett is an approved district vendor.

  • If you are paying with a third party or check, it is better to use Mackin publishers, above.
  • Order 20% over the amount and put in a Do Not Exceed amount in order to make sure you can utilize all of your funding.
  • To open an account that is connected to your school, fill out this paperwork. 
  • If you are purchasing books for the library, please use the processing specs listed.