The days get shorter, the wind gets colder, and it is almost like you can hear the distant ringing of the class bell. The day every kid dreads is approaching, but who says the fun needs to end? Despite that disappointment, local stores are gearing up with the new and trendiest items to bring to school this year. The options are limitless, from trendy shows to games to books, but who would I be if I did recommend some of the best bookish items for kids to get their parents to buy for this school year? With affordable prices, Amazon access, and cute appearances, here are eight fantastic back-to-school bookish items for kids this year.
Sticky Notes
Sticky notes were always the perfect thing for class and school in general. They were perfect for mini origami, drawing on when bored in class, or for quick notes; everyone had a sticky note pack for everything. I used them the most for jotting down quick chapters or pages I needed to remember, or quick math work to find an answer. Even with all the technology, there is something fun about writing things down on a sticky note and sticking it anywhere.
These bookish sticky notes, available on Amazon for $12.99, are perfect for kids in school. It isn’t just a sticky note; it has bullet points to keep things organized and the cutest book designs. They are also big, for any of those origami enthusiasts out there. It comes with multiple packs, perfect for sharing with people who may not be able to afford them, or ideal for giving back to the classroom.
Pens
Pens will never not be essential in a school setting. They are also always going to be the superior option to pencils. They look cleaner and more professional. They even write smoothly on paper, gliding along and leaving little residue, like a pencil sometimes might. Getting the perfect pen is imperative.
These bookish-themed pens come in bulk, making them another fantastic item to share or donate to the classroom. They are available on Amazon for $19.99 and have matching bookmarks. What more could you need besides cute book-themed pens and bookmarks? You can also get these pens in two different styles, both relating to books, making them perfect.
Annotating Tabs
Annotating books was initially a trend from how high schoolers and some of the older people in school would take their notes. While beautiful, organized notes are crucial in a high school and college setting, annotating tabs are perfect for many different reasons for kids in school. They are needed for books that are read, or kids want to get a jumpstart on cute note-taking skills. They may wish to annotate for fun; these tabs are perfect.
While not entirely book-themed, these annotating tabs are used by the book community all over the country on social media. I even bought a ton during COVID while annotating my books for fun. These come in a wide variety of colors and options, and you can get all of them! They are available on Amazon for $6.48.
Pencil/Pen Case
Pencil/Pen cases are another essential requirement for schools. How else will you hold all your brand-new, cool bookish pens you just bought? Pencil cases defined who you were; if you had the cool, designed ones, everyone loved you. They were the epitome of trendy. There was a new design each year, but they still never went out of style and were rather convenient for organization.
This pencil case is not only perfect for book lovers, as it has many cute book-themed designs, but also for cat lovers. It is $12.99, also on Amazon, making it another easy option. Alternating between a cat design and a bookshelf design, what is not to love? Also, it has two pockets, which are extremely useful when extra space is needed.
Notebook
There are a lot of online notebooks out there, especially when kids are often given learning tablets or computers from school. However, it is still scientifically proven that handwriting notes and physically writing out what you are learning is better for your memory retention. How? I don’t know, I am a writer, not a scientist, but I trust it. What is better than getting a cute notebook, since handwriting is much better?
This is the cutest notebook I have ever come across that is bookish-themed. With a neutral color and cute bookshelf design, this makes me wish I had this notebook back in grade or middle school. Plus, it is smaller than the usual notebook, making it lighter to carry in a backpack and easier to hold and write in. You can get this adorable notebook for $13.29 on Amazon as well. Are you sensing a theme?
Stickers
Stickers have never gone out of style. They have always gone along with the trend and have been used by everyone to decorate everything well, from folders that used to be needed to notebooks, water bottles, and now tablets, computers, phones, and more. Even I have my laptop and tablet decorated with bookish-themed stickers. With technology being more prevalent, it is more common to see kids with devices perfect for these stickers.
For only $4.99, you can get over 100bookish-themedd stickers that are also all waterproof, making them perfect for water bottles that need to be washed sometimes. With relatable, appropriate phrases to the cutest designs, this is perfect for every book-loving wanting to add a little decor to their life.
Keychains
Do kids still have keychains nowadays? That’s okay either way; keychains are the cutest items to decorate your backpacks, and the keychain stuffies everyone has now. They are great for lunchboxes or those sports bags, too. Nothing shows personality like a keychain hanging off the back of a bag to show everyone how cool you are.
This 12-pack of keychains for $9.99 is the perfect bookish back-to-school item for kids, and easy for them to share with all their friends, so they can all look like they are a part of some cool club. They have the best bookish designs that show the book lover personality. They are durable and perfect for backpacks that might get thrown around or hit against the school cubby walls.
With all these fun items, back-to-school shopping is bound to be more fun than ever. With affordable and easy-to-buy options for your kids, they will be the coolest kids in school. What were your favorite back-to-school shopping items or moments from when you were in school? I loved shopping for new books to read, such as “last-minute summer homework.”
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