Book vending machines give schools a fresh way to promote literacy and reward positive behavior. Most machines run on a similar ecosystem from school to school – students’ positive actions earn them tokens, which they can plunk into the dispenser to “buy” a book.
That doesn’t mean all book machines are one and the same.
Inchy’s Bookworm Vending Machine is the original and most recognizable of the bunch, but there’s more to its potential than you might realize. You may know how Inchy works, but there are many features that make this custom book vending machine stand out.
Here are five surprises that make our book vending machines for schools truly special.
Our advanced token-based system does more than just accept coins. The specially designed gold tokens can be used to reinforce your school's comprehensive reward system. Tokens are a students’ tangible reminder of a job well done.
As experienced by Amanda Hunt, a middle school librarian, these tokens are strong motivational tools for many achievements:
A school book dispenser is, in a way, a 3D billboard for reading engagement. The more exciting the display is, the more excited young people will get about books.
The Bookworm vending machine comes equipped with state-of-the-art LED display capabilities that go beyond basic lighting. Schools can:
Vending machines come with perceptions – stuck items and “out of order” signs, to name a few.
Unlike traditional vending machines, Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machine features a sophisticated internal storage system that:
Educators are more likely to keep a machine stocked and functional if the work to do so is minimal.
The machine's versatile display system allows schools to customize their book offerings based on their specific needs. As demonstrated in Amanda's school, you can:
BookVending.com/service, the official home of Inchy The Bookworm, goes beyond just providing the machine. Every Inchy book vending machine includes:
Amanda Hunt's experience with her school's Bookworm vending machine demonstrates the impact of reading programs. Her school successfully implemented the system to:
There are 9,000+ other schools enjoying Inchy, with many of them customizing the experience via the unique features above.
These innovative features make our custom book vending machine more than a simple book dispenser. Think of it as a full literacy motivation system. Schools across the country are discovering how these machines:
Ready to bring these innovative features to your school? Contact BookVending.com today to learn more about how an Inchy book vending machine can transform your school's reading culture.