"Bookstores hold a place in the hearts and times of our community. They are places to discover an author, a story, a life. Nothing affords the conversation and interaction among books and book lovers that a bookstore does. In the future, whether you download your story or pluck a volume off a shelf, a bookstore will be able to accommodate. But in order for bookstores to flourish and thrive, we must expose future generations to the unique pleasures they offer. On December 3rd, 2011, take the child in your life to a bookstore. Watch his face light up as you give him free access, not just to a new book, but to tomorrow." —Jenny Milchman, Founder of Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day.
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2 comments:
It's really a dream cone true for me to see that The Tattered Cover has discovered Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day! I was in the store with Denver resident (and writer) Peg Brantley this summer, during my family's cross-country bookstore tour, and left bookmarks for you. I was hoping Denver kids would get a special push to come in today--although the children's section was certainly packed on the summer morning we were in anyway! Happy TYCBD!
Thank YOU Jenny for starting such a great tradition! We couldn't agree more with you about the importance of books in childrens' lives.
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