Sit Stay Read

SitStayRead was delighted to meet with the team at Morgan Lewis LLP and participate in their Book Drive, which continues through July 17! Books can be purchased from Da Book Joint.

Corporate support, including book donations, is critical to our mission of ensuring that every student and teacher we partner with has access to a robust personal and classroom library. We are grateful for Morgan Lewis’ commitment to literacy and educational equity and look forward to the impact these donations will have on young across Chicago. 🤍🐾📚

This past saturday, we made a pickup that meant a whole lot more than just a donation. 🤍

We stopped by Altar'd State at Water Tower Place to collect the proceeds from their Mission Monday program — a weekly initiative where 10% of net proceeds from every Monday go directly to local nonprofits across the country. Each season, their stores choose a nonprofit from their community based on a theme — and we were chosen as theirs. It’s the kind of retail that makes you feel something.

And we didn’t make the trip alone. 🐾

Jennifer and the one and only Cooper joined us — and if you know Jenn, you know Cooper has a way of turning any errand into a moment. Between the warm staff, the beautiful store, and a very good boy drawing smiles from everyone, it was hard not to feel grateful.

Jenn and Cooper have been showing up for us — not just for the ‘gram, but genuinely. Volunteering, advocating, being present. that kind of support is something we don’t take for granted.

Early literacy is the mission. But it takes a village — boutiques, dog influencers, and all 🐶📚

Thank you Altar'd State Water Tower Place. Thank you Jennifer . Thank you, Cooper (we know you can’t read this, but still).

Just a few photos from a wonderful night of philanthropy! We are so grateful for this generous community and your support 🐾📚

Special thanks to our photographer, Dennis Lee for his continued support in donating his skills for Bark 'N Ball!