Indie Bookstore Day this Saturday and May AAPI Month
Hello, Friends!
This Saturday is Indie Bookstore Day! A lot of indie bookstores have special events in-store. And, as if that isn't exciting enough, May is AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Heritage month. There are so many wonderful books by AAPI authors. Indie bookstores are sure to have displays specifically for this.
Measuring Up has been out of stock but is finally making its way back into stores. Here are some indie bookstores that either have signed copies now or in the next week. Please support them for Indie Bookstore Day or AAPI Heritage Month!
A Children's Place in Portland, OR
Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville, IL
Blue Cypress Books in New Orleans, LA
Book Beat in Oak Park, MI
Book People in Austin, TX
Boulder Book Store in Boulder, CO
Brick and Mortar Books in Redmond, WA
Content Bookstore in Northfield, MN
Invitation Bookshop in Gig Harbor, WA
Left Bank Books in St. Louis, MO (signed copies available Mother's Day weekend)
McNally Jackson Books in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Boat Booksellers in Seattle, WA
Roundabout Books in Bend, OR
Second Star to the Right Children's Books in Denver, CO
The Bookworm in Omaha, NE
The Novel Neighbor in Webster Grove, MO
Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park, WA
Wishing Tree Books in Spokane, WA
Huge shoutout to these bookstores for their support of not just me but also the readers!
Have a wonderful weekend, friends!
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