Happy Independent Bookstore Day!

Independent Bookstore Day (IBD) is a time for us to celebrate the local businesses that keep the art of storytelling alive. These precious spaces promote literacy, champion new and marginalized voices, build communities, showcase local writers, and help sustain a diverse literacy ecosystem.

In honor of IBD, Books to Prisoners (BTP) is partnering with local bookstores to expand access to books for incarcerated readers.

From April 25th to May 2nd, when you visit a participating BTP partner and purchase a book for an incarcerated person, a family foundation will match the value of your purchase. 

Our partners listed below have a BTP-specific table at their brick-and-mortar store or a BTP wishlist online (or both!) Select a book for an incarcerated individual from the table or wish list and your donation will be matched for the value of your purchase by a family foundation.

Here is a list of our partners:

• Charlie's Queer Books - 465 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103

• Book Shucker - 5712 N Gilkey Ave, Bow, Washington 98232

• The Couth Buzzard - 8310 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

• Crow's Nest Comics - 831 Hiawatha Pl S, Seattle WA 98144

• Phinney Books - 7405 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

• Queen Anne Book Company - 1811 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

• ​Third Place Books (online wish list only) - Lake Forest Park: 17171 Bothell Way NE, #A200, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155; Ravenna: 6504 20th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115; Seward Park: 5041 Wilson Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 (206-474-2200)

Thank you for shopping indie and supporting Books to Prisoners!