First published in the April 14 print issue of the Outlook Valley Sun.
National “Independent Bookstore Day” will be celebrated on Saturday, April 30, coinciding with Flintridge Bookstore’s 15th anniversary. The bookstore will hold several events on that day, including give-aways, a drawing for various genres of books and a store scavenger hunt.
Activities will be held outside and inside as well as in the back of the store.
Flintridge Bookstore has invited local authors for meet-and-greets and signings. The designers of Little Muse Jewelry and Purses by Lucia are also coming, and there will be an afternoon reading by two poets.
More than ever, local bookstores need the support of their communities, according to Flintridge Bookstore officials.
“Independent Bookstore Day” is a way to show appreciation for the contributions made by these small businesses. It also provides an opportunity for bookstores to say thank you to their neighbors and all their customers with special programs for all ages.
“Indie bookstores are the heart of our industry, and we must continue to support them in the same way that they support and champion books,” said Angie Thomas, 2022 “Independent Bookstore Day” ambassador and New York Times bestselling author. “With the immense impact that indie stores have made on my career, I couldn’t be more honored to be the ambassador for this year’s ‘Independent Bookstore Day.’”
For more information, contact Gail Mishkin at gailm@flintridgebooks.com or call (818)790-0717. Flintridge Bookstore is located at 858 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge.
There is street parking as well as a lot in the rear of the store, off of Beulah Drive.
