How ASO works
ASO is a literature preview service to schools. It is the most effective and economical way for teachers and librarians to purchase the best new Australian children's books for their school libraries. Teacher Notes accompany each selection and all consignments are freight free.
The standing orders outlined below are available in many different combinations, allowing you to select the most suitable standing orders for your school library. These combinations are outlined in our order form.
PRIMARY PICTURE BOOKS
Sent 10 times a year, approximately 6 books in each selection.
FICTION FOR LOWER TO MID PRIMARY READERS
Sent 5 times a year, approximately 8 books in each selection.
FICTION FOR UPPER PRIMARY TO LOWER SECONDARY READERS
Sent 5 times a year, approximately 4 titles in each selection.
PRIMARY NONFICTION
Sent 6 times a year, approximately 7 titles in each selection.
PRIMARY SCHOOL POPULAR TITLES
A selection of commercial or 'popular' titles for Primary-aged readers, sent 4 times per year, approximately 6 books per selection.
GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR PRIMARY
Sent four times a year, a selection of Australian and international graphic novels suitable for Lower through to Upper Primary readers.
PRESCHOOL
Sent 4 times a year, approximately 5 picture books suitable for preschool-aged children and children in years 1 and 2.
CHRISTMAS SELECTION
For Primary school-aged students, a selection of picture books with a Christmas theme, sent once a year, sold on a firm sale basis.
SECONDARY
Young adult fiction sent 10 times a year, approximately 7 books in each selection.
GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR SECONDARY
Sent four times a year, a selection of Australian and international graphic novels suitable for Lower through to Upper Primary readers.