Your School's Dedicated Textbook Marketplace
Athena gives parents and students access to a gated marketplace so they can buy and sell textbooks within their school's community, saving them time and money.
We've helped parents and students save thousands of dollars and precious time sourcing textbooks
How it works
2. Students join the marketplace
Athena is a free iOS app that parents and students can download. After downloading, they join your school's marketplace using a code we assign to your school only.
1. Your school signs up
Simply contact us in the form below and we will get back to you. We offer 3 plans based on the size of your school. Each plan has access to the full range of features and benefits.
3. Books are listed and offers are made
Parents and students scan the barcode of the book, set the condition and a price, and then add it to the marketplace.
Additionally, they can make an offer to buy a book and negotiate with the seller.
4. The exchange happens at school
Parents and students communicate in the app, then meet in person on campus to make the trade. They keep all of the proceeds and there are no fees or middleman involved.
Why Athena for your school?
It saves students money
Books are priced more accurately according to school community demand, meaning lower pricing in most cases.
No transaction fees or commission is taken by us from the sale.
It's controlled by you
Your school can manage what books can and can't get sold. This could prevent your community from selling books that aren't used in the curriculum anymore.
It's a private marketplace
Only your school's community has access to your marketplace.
It's eco-friendly
Trading and re-purposing books within your community helps lower your school's overall carbon footprint.
It saves students time
Parents and students do not need to hunt online or in stores to find books. If it's on Athena, it's the best way to get it.
It's community based
Parents and students enjoy the ease and simplicity of meeting on campus to trade books. They also have the chance to get acquainted with more members of the community.
Pricing
Simple pricing based on the size of your school. All plans offer the same features and benefits.
We offer a 30 day money back guarantee should Athena not be right for your school.
It's super simple to get started
Please register your interest below and we will get back to you to set up your school and answer any questions you may have.
