Dear Independent Bookstore Owners,
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Are you passionate about fostering a love for reading and making a difference in your community? Books in Homes USA is seeking independent bookstores like yours to host fundraisers that will directly benefit Title 1 across the country. Together, we can provide children with the books they need to ignite a lifelong passion for reading, while also reinvesting in your store.
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Why Partner with Books in Homes USA?
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Books in Homes USA is dedicated to promoting literacy by providing free book fairs at Title 1 schools across the country. These fairs allow students to choose at least two books of their very own to take home and enjoy while building their personal libraries. By partnering with us, your bookstore can play a crucial role in this mission, making a significant impact on young readers.
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How the Fundraiser Works
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Host a Fundraiser: Organize a special event at your bookstore where all proceeds will be used to purchase books directly from your store.
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Reinvest in Your Shop: The funds raised will be reinvested into your bookstore through the purchase of books for the book fairs, ensuring that your business benefits directly from your community’s generosity.
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Support Schools: The purchased books will be used at Books in Homes free book fairs at partner schools in underserved neighborhoods.
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Engage the Community: Bring your community together for a cause that matters. Create a festive atmosphere with activities such as live readings, author signings, and raffles.
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Benefits of Partnering with Books in Homes USA
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Nurture Budding Bookworms: Help children establish a lifelong love of reading and achieve literacy proficiency.
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Strengthen Community Ties: Engage with your community in a meaningful way, fostering a sense of togetherness and shared purpose.
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Support Your Bookstore: Increase foot traffic and sales during the fundraiser, gain positive publicity for your store’s commitment to literacy and education, and benefit financially through the reinvestment of funds into your inventory.
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How to Get Involved
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Sign Up: Contact Books in Homes USA to express your interest in hosting a fundraiser. We’ll provide you with all the information and support you need to get started. (Kate Bowersox, Executive Director, kbowersox@booksinhomesusa.org)
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Plan Your Event: Work with our team to plan a successful fundraiser tailored to your store and community.
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Promote the Event: Spread the word through your networks, social media, and local media to ensure a great turnout.
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Books in Homes USA
www.booksinhomesusa.org/independent
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Let’s turn pages into possibilities—partner with Books in Homes USA and host a fundraiser that makes a difference for your community and your bookstore!