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As booksellers and booklovers, we know books are gifts like no other; they allow everyone to walk in someone else's shoes, learn about the wonders both in our world and imaginary realms, or provide joy and inspiration during difficult times. 📚

Thats why we are partnering with the folks at Page Ahead again, helping underprivileged children get access to books that can give them that joy and inspiration✨. Between now and December 12th, make a child's holiday really special by donating a younger reader book from our store as you do your holiday shopping.

💚No act of kindness is too small 💛

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Summer break is almost here, and we want to make sure the reading doesn't stop when school does! Here are some free summer reading challenges your child can join right now.

Visit our blog for programs specific to your region, plus simple tips and tricks for keeping kids reading all summer.

Happy Reading!

It's hard to believe it's been almost a month since our luncheon, A Taste for Reading, and yet we are still buzzing from the energy, joy, and incredible support you brought to the event. Thank you!

Whether you joined us in person or were with us in spirit, we invite you to relive the magic through our photos and event video. You can find links to those on the event homepage: bit.ly/ATR26

Thank you again for having A Taste for Reading!

A heartwarming interaction by one of Page Ahead's many restock volunteers shows the power of Little Free Libraries in our communities.

Over the last five years, Page Ahead’s Book Oasis Little Free Libraries have been restocked 836 times – putting more than 33,000 books into the hands of kids who need them most. Thank you to our amazing volunteers who show up every single month to keep the shelves full, and to our supporters who make it all possible.

It's only been a week since our luncheon, A Taste for Reading, and we are still buzzing from the energy, joy, and incredible support you brought to the event. Thank you!

As keynote speaker, Chris Robert says: "Book Up Summer is a no-brainer!" And it looks like you, our supporters, overwhelmingly agreed with him. Because of the extraordinary generosity of our attendees, sponsors and partners, we're delighted to share that A Taste for Reading has reached its goal of $210,000!!!!

Thank you so much again to our sponsors: EY, Peoples Bank (WA), Liberty Mutual Insurance, Washington's Lottery, AgWest Farm Credit, and WealthCollab. This event is not possible without their partnership. Thank you for imagining all the possibilities with us.

You did it!

Because of you, more children across Washington will head into summer books of their own. Yesterday, you showed up for kids and reading a powerful way. You helped turn empty shelves into shelves full of stories — and that changes everything.

Each book you helped provide is more than pages and words. It's confidence. It's imagination. It's a child discovering that reading can be something they love.

Today is GiveBIG, and it's our moment to show up for kids and reading.

Right now, across Washington, too many kids are finishing the school year without a single book at home. This means fewer opportunities to read, learn, and stay on track over the summer. But today, we can change that.

Your gift to Page Ahead puts brand-new books directly into the hands of children who need them most--through our programs like Book Up Summer, Story Leaders, and neighborhood Book Oasis sites.

$50 fills a shelf with 12 books. That's 12 chances to spark a lifelong reader.

Make your gift at wagives.org/donate/Pageahead

Local and independent bookstores have long been amazing partners with Page Ahead. This year, we’re excited to announce that as part of Independent Bookstore Day 2026, a few of our favorite indie partners are hosting a book drive in support of Page Ahead kids! Magnolia’s Bookstore, Secret Garden Books, and Queen Anne Book Company, thank you for supporting kids and reading while you celebrate Independent Bookstore Day!

We're one month away from A Taste for Reading! We're so excited to celebrate the power of books with you at our annual luncheon. Join us for lunch on April 29th to learn more about the impact that books have on families.

We're so grateful to our sponsors for their support of children's literacy. It's because of them that we're able to imagine what's possible when every child--every family--has books. Thank you again to EY, Peoples Bank (WA), Liberty Mutual Insurance, AgWest Farm Credit, Washington's Lottery, and Wealth Collab for giving EVERY kid the chance to read with us.

Register for the event at bit.ly/ATR26. See you there!