Colgate Bookstore

colgatebookstore(Hamilton, NY – April 2015) Following the runaway success of last year’s California Bookstore Day, bookstores across the nation are now preparing for Independent Bookstore Day, a country-wide celebration of books and independent bookstores on May 2. From Bend to Brooklyn, book lovers should mark their calendars for this special day of literary parties.

The 16 exclusive books and art pieces for IBD 2015 will be available only at participating IBD bookstores, only on May 2. Items include a signed, original Chris Ware print; a signed chapbook of original essays by the bestselling author of Bad Feminist, Roxane Gay; a Margaret Atwood stencil, a literary map of the seas; a color broadside from Stephen King’s forthcoming novel Finders Keepers; an original signed, Captain Underpants print and much more. More than 65 authors have demonstrated their support for independent bookstores by donating work for IBD.

“The entire purpose of Bookstore Day is to celebrate our collective success and thank our customers and the community of readers,” said IBD Program Director, Samantha Schoech. “For so long, the message about indie bookstores was all doom and gloom, but the truth is, there are more indie bookstores this year than last, and more last year than the year before that. Independent bookstores are actually opening around the country. We want people to know that.”

Here at the Colgate Bookstore, we are excited to participate in this new celebration of independent bookstores.

“I can’t wait to celebrate Indie Bookstore Day with all of our awesome customers!” said Kate Reynolds, the General Book Buyer for the Colgate Bookstore.

Check out our schedule of events:

10:30 to 11:30 a.m.:  Children’s Program: Books Always Everywhere! Join us for story time, and book-related crafts and snacks.  Plus, we’ll have free face painting! Open to children (and grown-ups!) of all ages.

1 to 3 p.m.: Book Art Classes. Create beautiful artwork using books! Sign-up in advance at the Hamilton Public Library or at the Bookstore. Ages 13 and up.

2 p.m.: Literary Trivial Pursuit. Test your knowledge of all things books with this fun game! Best suited for kids ages 13 and up.

Also, there will be scavenger hunts all day long for children and adults with prizes and free book giveaways for participants.

By martha

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