Science Friday Book Club partner toolkit

Hello and welcome SciFri Book Club Partner,

At Science Friday, we deeply believe that engaging the public with science is vitally important. Reading together and discussing science books of all kinds are among our favorite ways to get people excited about science. We love it, and we know you do, too.

It’s why we created the SciFri Book Club and why you opted to become a partner. But we know the challenges that come with offering programming—we’ve been there. There is never enough time to do all the things you want to do. So we’re hoping to make it a little easier to share science books with people in your community.

This page is the home of our Science Friday Book Club Partner Toolkit. Right now, it’s a fresh, barely used journal just waiting for new ideas. We’re hoping you’ll help us fill this page with something truly spectacular.

But more than that, this toolkit is here to serve you and your needs. These resources are designed to make it easier to share Science Friday Book Club with your patrons or customers, while also giving you a way to say, “I’m a proud partner with Science Friday.” We appreciate you as members of the SciFri team.

Together we can build a more curious, scientifically literate public, ready to take on the big questions before us. It starts here. We start together.

Stay curious,

Sandy Roberts
Science Friday Initiative
Education Program Manager & Book Club Captain

Thank you for being part of the Science Friday Book Club community! The images, graphics, and other materials included in the Partner Toolkit are provided to help you promote the Book Club and related activities. Before using these materials, please read our Terms of Use.

Available assets

• Full directory
  • Everything in one place. Bookmark this folder.
• Image release 
  • Grants permission for active Science Friday Book Club partners to use image assets in this toolkit. Some printers will request this document before printing materials to ensure our copyright is not being infringed.
  • If asked for an image release, add your organization’s name and the date, and have an appropriate representative sign the form. Present it to the printer.
  • If there are additional questions, contact [email protected].
• Logos
  • Use when creating your own promotional materials.
  • Horizontal logo in color, black, and white available as PNG, JPG, and EPS.
  • Vertical “bug” logos in color, black, and white available as PNG, JPG, and EPS.
  • Science Friday color logo and square avatar available as PNG.
• Digital decal
  • Header or footer for digital emails and assets available as PNG.
• Digital content tag
  • White on orange. Can be used on videos and photos or as a Book Club logo. Available as PNG.
• QR code
  • Directs viewers to the Science Friday Book Club page. Available as JPG.
• Selection stickers
  • Use to mark books as Science Friday Book Club selections.
  • Available in 1.3″ x 1.5″ and 2″ x 2.23″. PDF and PNG. Can print on standard circles or  die cut. Provided full bleed or with printer’s marks.
• Bookmarks
  • 2″ x 6″ “Follow Your Curiosity” bookmarks. Front and back. PDF and PNG. Provided full bleed or with printer’s marks.
  • 2″ x 6″ Legacy bookmarks. Front and back. JPG. Full bleed only.
• Postcards
  • “Proud Partner” 4″ x 6″ postcard. Front and back. PDF and PNG. Provided full bleed or with printer’s marks.
  • Legacy Book Club 4″ x 6″ postcard. Front and back. PDF. Provided with printer’s marks.
• Table tents
  • Use when hosting events or to mark displays.
  • Available in 5″ x 7″ and 5″ x 14″. PDF. Provided full bleed or with printer’s marks.
• Shelf talkers
  • Use under books on shelves to mark selections.
  • Two versions, 3″ x 5″. PDF. Provided full bleed or with printer’s marks.
  • Version 1 – “Your next favorite science read awaits!”
  • Version 2 – “What we’re reading” with space for synopsis or comments.
• Large promotional poster
  • “Support your local Science Friday Book Club Partner”
  • 11″ x 17″. PDF. Provided full bleed or with printer’s marks.
• Customizable event flyer
  • Use for your own events and discussion groups.
  • 8.5″ x 11″ Canva document.
    • Template link. You must be signed in, but you can use this document to create your own posters on Canva.
    • Public view link. You do not need to sign in, but you cannot edit the file.
    • PDF. You can edit this design directly in Adobe Acrobat. NOTE: This file uses the Proxima Nova font, which is available for free through Adobe Fonts for active subscribers. Otherwise, you will need to purchase the font or use a replacement. We suggest Arial.
• Book covers and author headshots
  • High-resolution copies of each selection’s cover art and a headshot of the author, arranged by book.
  • For promotional use only. Do not alter.
• Brand guidelines
  • Not sure about the best way to use these assets? This document provides guidance and inspiration. It also includes things like the SciFri brand colors, typefaces, and more.
• Printable discussion guides
  • A growing collection of documents (PDF) with the discussion questions, author Q&A recordings, and other media for past Science Friday Book Club selections. Easy to download so you can jump right in.
  • Don’t see a book we’ve featured previously? Reach out to [email protected].
• “Science Book Clubs the Work” presentation
  • This presentation was given at the annual American Library Association conference in 2026. It includes information about why sharing science nonfiction matters and the importance of featuring a wide variety of voices. It may be helpful if you’re pursuing funding or looking to grow your club.
  • Science Friday Book Club reads six books a year, but there are so many amazing science books out there. If you are looking for additional books to share with your community but aren’t sure which to feature, this folder contains sample guidelines we use when selecting books.
• Partners space on Mighty Networks
  • Invitation only. Please see your Science Friday Book Club newsletter for details.

Are there other resources you need? Do you have materials you’d like to share? Got questions? Send an email to [email protected].