Support Second Star to the Right Books
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Dear Readers & Dreamers,
For the past 5 and a half years, Second Star to the Right Books has been a place to immerse yourself in books; to escape, imagine, make new friends, and grow. As a former teacher, it has always been my belief that every child can be a reader - they only need the right story - and it’s been my great privilege to explore with them and find those stories over the years.
Second Star seeks to embrace the entire Colorado community of readers, dreamers, and believers, from author visits and storytimes to kids’ Drag shows and princess parties. But now, stay-at-home orders have come between Second Star and our community. That’s why I’m asking for your help, along with my amazing booksellers.
Our goal is to raise $60,000 to help cover the costs associated with closing our store to help protect our community from the spread of COVID. Thankfully, customers are still able to support us online via our Bookshop and LibroFM affiliate pages, as well as by purchasing gift cards or pre orders. But, while we are so thankful for these purchases, and they do indeed help, they represent only a fraction of what we need.
Here’s what your support will contribute to so we can survive while we’re closed, and reopen to you, our wonderful community, when it’s safe.
Staff: $16,000 per month
Our booksellers and other staff rely on this income to support themselves and their families. Our management staff is hard at work continuing to plan virtual events and other ways to support you from afar, while booksellers are on paid leave (and contributing recommendations and more fun from their homes when they can).
Occupancy: $3,000 per month
Second Star to the Right’s rent, utilities, and property taxes are not inconsequential. We’re working constantly to make sure we can stay, and hopefully, expand as planned.
Events & Community: $1,000 per month
Being a community pillar is important to us, and we have continued to offer free storytimes , activities, and resources since we’ve been closed. However, unlike hosting these events in store, we’re unable to offset the costs of programming and supporting our special guests with book purchases or other ticketing. We also want to make sure we can keep bringing authors to schools, and supporting our community in other ways (like donations to non-profit organizations) when we reopen.
We understand that many people are hurting right now and things have gotten tighter for all of us, but even a few dollars will help immensely, so that we can continue to be an open and welcoming place for all.
To say thank you, we’re offering a few fun perks to those who donate to the cause (while supplies last):
$1-49: 1 Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of a middle reader or young adult book
$50-199: 2 ARCs + bookish swag
$200-499: 3 ARCs + bookish swag
$500+: 5 ARCs + grab bag toy
Thank you for your continued support. It has meant (and continues to mean) the world to us. Here’s to many more years of books, toys, games, fun and magic.
With love,
Dea, Marc, and the entire Second Star team
For the past 5 and a half years, Second Star to the Right Books has been a place to immerse yourself in books; to escape, imagine, make new friends, and grow. As a former teacher, it has always been my belief that every child can be a reader - they only need the right story - and it’s been my great privilege to explore with them and find those stories over the years.
Second Star seeks to embrace the entire Colorado community of readers, dreamers, and believers, from author visits and storytimes to kids’ Drag shows and princess parties. But now, stay-at-home orders have come between Second Star and our community. That’s why I’m asking for your help, along with my amazing booksellers.
Our goal is to raise $60,000 to help cover the costs associated with closing our store to help protect our community from the spread of COVID. Thankfully, customers are still able to support us online via our Bookshop and LibroFM affiliate pages, as well as by purchasing gift cards or pre orders. But, while we are so thankful for these purchases, and they do indeed help, they represent only a fraction of what we need.
Here’s what your support will contribute to so we can survive while we’re closed, and reopen to you, our wonderful community, when it’s safe.
Staff: $16,000 per month
Our booksellers and other staff rely on this income to support themselves and their families. Our management staff is hard at work continuing to plan virtual events and other ways to support you from afar, while booksellers are on paid leave (and contributing recommendations and more fun from their homes when they can).
Occupancy: $3,000 per month
Second Star to the Right’s rent, utilities, and property taxes are not inconsequential. We’re working constantly to make sure we can stay, and hopefully, expand as planned.
Events & Community: $1,000 per month
Being a community pillar is important to us, and we have continued to offer free storytimes , activities, and resources since we’ve been closed. However, unlike hosting these events in store, we’re unable to offset the costs of programming and supporting our special guests with book purchases or other ticketing. We also want to make sure we can keep bringing authors to schools, and supporting our community in other ways (like donations to non-profit organizations) when we reopen.
We understand that many people are hurting right now and things have gotten tighter for all of us, but even a few dollars will help immensely, so that we can continue to be an open and welcoming place for all.
To say thank you, we’re offering a few fun perks to those who donate to the cause (while supplies last):
$1-49: 1 Advance Reader Copy (ARC) of a middle reader or young adult book
$50-199: 2 ARCs + bookish swag
$200-499: 3 ARCs + bookish swag
$500+: 5 ARCs + grab bag toy
Thank you for your continued support. It has meant (and continues to mean) the world to us. Here’s to many more years of books, toys, games, fun and magic.
With love,
Dea, Marc, and the entire Second Star team
Organizer
Dea Lavoie
Organizer
Denver, CO