Schools juggle teacher book lists, orders across distributors, parents asking what to buy, and leftover books at the end of the year. HokuBook runs every step in one suite, and every product works on its own.
Decision · Adopt
Teachers submit materials for each class, and your team approves them or sends them back for revision with a note. Each class locks the moment every material is approved.
Procurement · Source
Thousands of booksellers compete for your order across multiple marketplaces, so you get the best inventory at the best price for every grade level.
Registration · Enroll
Students register for classes and see the exact materials each one requires. Parents sign in with their own email to see the same list.
Sales · Virtual Store
For schools where families purchase their own materials, Virtual Store gives students and parents a full-service online store, stocked and fulfilled by HokuBook, so your school never has to hold or sell inventory. Each booklist is already loaded when they sign in.
Buyback · Online Buyback
Students sell books back online with a free shipping label, and your school earns a commission on every completed payout.
Affordable access to textbooks, novels, and classroom reading sets for every grade level, helping educators and families meet curriculum needs while staying on budget.
Cost-effective solutions to build, refresh, and diversify collections with high-quality new and used titles students want to read.
Streamlined purchasing across multiple schools with consolidated ordering, simplified invoicing, and consistent pricing.
Sign up free, with no contracts and no setup fees. Add Adopt, Enroll, Virtual Store, and Online Buyback as you’re ready - one suite, one set of class data.
Sign Up for FreeHokuBook helps K-12 schools save money and simplify the process of sourcing books. From classroom sets to library collections, we provide high-quality new and used books at significant discounts off retail prices - making it easier for schools to stretch their budgets without sacrificing quality.
Tired of juggling multiple distributors and marketplace orders? HokuBook lets you source from multiple distributors and online marketplaces in a single platform, where thousands of booksellers compete for your order so you get the best inventory at the best price.
Upload your want list and let our system automatically source the best-priced inventory. By default, we source from inventory priced below 30% Off List, ensuring you get the most competitive deals on used books. Adjust your max pricing settings for even greater control.
Pay by PO and receive an invoice with Net 30 payment terms.
Streamline your process with consolidated marketplace orders, making accounting and reconciliation faster and easier.
During back-to-school season, speed matters. Access inventory with expedited shipping for faster delivery.
Access high-quality used and new inventory below traditional
pricing.
Choose the method that fits your needs. With Automated Source, upload your list and we'll maximize fulfillment and savings across multiple marketplaces. For urgent or limited title needs, use Self-Checkout for a quick turnaround.
Place expedited orders when timing is critical, or keep your order open for a set period to capture additional inventory before your desired ship date.
Count on our team for help with last-minute adoptions, rush orders, and custom needs. Connect with us by phone, email, or chat - whichever is most convenient for you.
See how HokuBook connects adoptions, sourcing, registration, sales, and buyback for your school or district. Schedule a quick demo with our team to explore features, pricing, and workflows tailored to your needs.
No. Each product works on its own. Many schools start with Source and add Adopt, Enroll, Virtual Store, or Online Buyback when they’re ready.
Yes. Parents and guardians sign in to Enroll with their own email to see registered classes and required materials, and can buy through Virtual Store.
Use a Purchase Order at checkout and receive a single Net 30 invoice with your order. Pay by ACH or check.
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