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Follow on Google News | Jacobsen’s Books to Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day and 5 year anniversary Saturday May 2ndJoin Jacobsen’s Books and independent bookstores across the country for parties, author readings, in-store events, and exclusive merchandise.
By: Jacobsen's Books In addition to celebrating Independent Bookstore Day Jacobsen’s Books in Hillsboro is also celebrating their 5 year anniversary. Jacobsen’ The first National Independent Bookstore is sponsored in part by Penguin Random House and The American Booksellers Association. “It's a privilege for Penguin Random House to be the first publisher sponsor of Independent Bookstore Day, and we are excited about supporting it in a variety of ways, including author appearances and specially created merchandise that celebrates the event,” said Jaci Updike, President, Sales of Penguin Random House U.S. “California Bookstore Day was a tremendous success for our booksellers, their customers, and for us last year, and we’re looking forward to working with booksellers all across the country to grow this terrific event in their communities— “The entire purpose of Bookstore Day is to celebrate our collective success and thank our customers and the community of readers,” says IBD Program Director, Samantha Schoech. “For so long, the message about indie bookstores was all doom and gloom, but the truth is, there are more indie bookstores this year than last, and more last year than the year before that. Independent bookstores are actually opening around the country. We want people to know that.” About Independent Bookstore Day: Independent Bookstore Day (IBD) is produced by the Northern California Independent Bookstore Association in partnership with the American Booksellers Association. Pete Mulvihill, co-owner of Green Apple Books in San Francisco, spearheaded the launch of the event after noting the success of Record Store Day. Independent Bookstore Day is produced by writer and former bookseller Samantha Schoech. About Jacobsen’s Books & More Located in the heart of quaint and cozy historic downtown Hillsboro, Oregon, Jacobsen's Books is a family-friendly haven for readers and writers alike. Jacobsen’s strives to create a community of readers, hosting programs such as book launches, kids' book parties, First Tuesday Poetry readings, Happy Readers program, a children's play area, special order services, author signings, literacy drives, and more! Contact Tina Jacobsen, owner Jacobsen’ 211 E Main St Hillsboro, OR 97123 (503) 681-8243 End
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