Happy National Independent Bookstore Day!

Design by Claire Anderson-Ramos

The concept of a day to celebrate our Independent Bookstores began in California. In 2014, the statewide celebration included more than ninety bookstores, special events, author's signings and more. This year, all the regional independent bookselling associations agreed to support a National Independent Bookstore Day. More than 400 stores are sponsoring special programs and celebrations. A contest for a national logo for the day was announced and Claire Anderson-Ramos won. That’s her design to the right.

According to Ron Charles, writing in The Washington Post (4/30/15), the number of independent bookstores has increased by more than