For the Love of Books

“Books and reading were integral parts of my life growing up and it’s that same love of books I’ve been able to share with my children. The real, urgent need to connect with children by age nine and turn them onto reading with a good book is underestimated. That’s why it’s so crucial to support independent booksellers who are able to host author events, donate prizes for silent auctions, and support the community around us.”

—Maureen Palacios, owner of Once Upon a Time Book Store, Montrose, Calif., in the American Chronicle