Brave and Kind Kids Bookshop - Nurturing a Love of Reading

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Found on: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/brave-and-kind-kids-bookshop-books#/

BRAVE AND KIND KIDS BOOKSHOP

Helping families find the books and the space that will inspire them to be Brave and Kind.

Brave and Kind Kids Bookshop -- A new local independent kids bookstore located at 722 College Ave in the Decatur neighborhood near Kirkwood. Brave and Kind Kids Bookshop is a mainstay of great kids books, enriching workshops for families and great service rooted in community and connection.

MEET ME AT THE BOOKSHOP!

We are excited to take over the space from Leigh Metcalf of TopStitch Studio at 722 College Ave! She's moving to Ponce City Market!

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Walkable from Decatur and Kirkwood homes, Brave and Kind Kids Bookshop will carry a beautiful and inspiring mainstay of new and classic kids books for ages zero through young adult with a section for parents too.  Dedicated to being a community resource, we are excited to host:

• A mini cafe with coffee, sweets, and a carefully curated small array of organic kids beverages and snacks.
• Regular events such as story time for our youngest readers and book club meet-ups for various interests and ages.
• "Reading Room and Study Hall" times after school for children to grab a book, a comfy pillow and read quietly.
• Creative Writing, "Speaking with Confidence" and other workshops designed specifically for kids.
• Various evening events perfect for a parent-child date night. Imagine pop-up family potlucks and open mic nights.
• “Service Saturdays” designed to provide kid friendly and family community service opportunities.
• A small second-hand section where you can buy a book for as little as three dollars.

With stroller parking, a bike rack for after school kids, and a bench out front, the store has a warm, welcoming feel. It is a place you could easily spend an hour or two.

BE A PART OF BRINGING THIS SPECIAL FAMILY GATHERING PLACE TO LIFE 

We believe growing up in a world of books can make all the difference,  one that in our digitally-saturated age, deserves and demands preservation.

To bring my plans to life, I'm asking friends, family, neighbors, generous strangers and the Indiegogo community to help us chip away at the start-up costs of opening Brave and Kind Kids Bookshop. We have invested as much of our personal savings as we can muster, and have applied for a small business loan, but there's still a gap between that and our opening costs and early operating expenses. Here’s a brief breakdown of what we can achieve with your support:

• Complete the installation necessary to house the mini cafe and kids workshop spaces.
• Install  bookshelves – the bones of the space, carrying our favorite books for kids of all ages.
• Order our opening inventory, pay the rent, turn on the lights and hire our teachers and booksellers!
• Further develop the look of shop and our website..

Lets build a space in the community for kids and families to nurture a love of literature and connect with friends.

To be successful, we need to generate support from all over Decatur and the surrounding neighborhoods. Your participation will help us get noticed, attract support and gain momentum towards the opening date.

ABOUT THE SHOP OWNER

When you read a book as a child, it becomes a part of your identity in a way that no other reading in your whole life does. ​ -Kathleen Kelly, You've Got Mail

I have a vision of fostering a tribe of brave and kind kids with a love of reading who will change the world. I started a bookclub for both of my kids (now 9 and 6) when they left preschool as a way to keep up friendships as we went off to different elementary schools.  But also to form a positive connection with books and reading and sharing and friendship (and snacks, because what's better than books and snacks?).  Brave and Kind Kids Bookshop  is dedicated to helping families find the books and the space that will inspire them to be Brave and Kind for themselves and for the world.

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP

If you are unable to participate, please take a moment to pass this along to friends and help us get the word out! You can also volunteer to help stock shelves or with our grand opening festivities!

SPREAD THE WORD

Use Indiegogo's share tools, use the hashtag #braveandkindreader and tag us! We're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @braveandkindbooks. Call up your friends and tell them about the awesome perks they can receive for supporting local!