Scholastic Kids Press is thrilled to announce the launch of a new series spotlighting the vital role independent bookstores play in fostering a love for reading among children. Our talented Scholastic Kid Reporters visited indie bookstores across the country to uncover their unique contributions to their communities.
Additionally, in celebration of Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 26, People Magazine covered this exciting news, highlighting the efforts of Scholastic Kid Reporter Kush Kalra who visited Blue Willow Bookshop in his hometown of Houston, Texas, to learn about the inner workings of an indie bookstore. In the article, bestselling author Lauren Tarshis, Scholastic’s Senior Vice President and Editor at Large, shared more on how reading is very much alive in communities nationwide, with independent bookstores at the heart of it all. You can read the full article on People Magazine's website here: This Independent Bookstore Day, Kids Are Reminding Us of the Joys of Reading.
Check out the other incredible independent bookstores our Scholastic Kid Reporters covered here:
Hicklebee’s, San Jose, CA: A Conversation with the New Owners of a California Literary Haven
Blue Willow Bookshop, Houston, TX: Blue Willow Bookshop: An Independent Bookstore Builds Community
The Rabbit hOle, Kansas City, MO: Step into Your Favorite Story: Exploring The Rabbit hOle
We hope you enjoy these inspiring stories and stay tuned for more updates from Scholastic Kids Press as we continue to celebrate the joy of reading and the communities that nurture it. Be sure to follow our Book Beat here: https://kpcnotebook.scholastic.com/book-beat.