CARTAbout Us
Central Book Suppliers is a partnership of Jack and Kay Schlachter who started the business together over fifteen years ago. For many years the business was housed in their garage at Saratoga. In 2003 the business moved to its present premises, a 500 square meter warehouse in Gosford. Over the years the staff numbers have gradually grown.
The dedicated team at Central Book Suppliers
 Jack Schlachter |
Jack has worked in the retail book industry for thirty years, and is responsible for sourcing the best possible remainders at the lowest possible prices, in Australia and overseas. He is committed to supplying primary schools with book fair books that are good value. His aim is for every child to be able to afford a book at one of our book fairs. |
 Kay Schlachter |
Kay can answer any questions you may have about running ‘An Amazing Book Fair’, about our primary school library books, Premier’s Reading Challenge titles, classroom readers and presentation books. Account queries should also be directed to Kay. |
 Philip Westbury |
Philip has been with Central Book Suppliers for fifteen years, and is well know to librarians on the Central Coast, in Newcastle and the Hunter Region, in North Sydney and the eastern suburbs. He represents Central Book Suppliers in these areas and calls on at least twelve primary school libraries every day. |
 Patricia Gravas |
Patricia is responsible for supplying all book selections to primary school libraries in Victoria. If you would like to view a selection of fiction and non fiction titles suitable for your primary school library. Patricia is the person to speak to. She will also send out selections of Premier’s Reading Challenge titles and classroom readers. Patricia makes all arrangements for the pick and delivery of the books, for invoicing and supplying orders. |
 Karen Smith |
Karen offers the same service to schools in NSW. If you would like to view a selection of fiction and non fiction titles suitable for your primary school library, Karen is the person to speak to. She will also send out selections of Premier’s Reading Challenge titles and classroom readers. Karen makes all arrangements for the pick up and delivery of the books, for invoicing and supplying orders. |
 Jane Page |
Jane is our Book Fair Co-ordinator. If you are thinking of hosting ‘An Amazing Book Fair’, Jane is the person to ring. Jane sends most book fairs to schools during Book Week and Education Week, but is happy to take bookings for any week during the school calendar year. |