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GIVE A CHILD IN PATERSON the GIFT OF SUMMER READING. Donate books to a child in the grade of your choice by clicking on the book image(s) below. Each bundle include 5 or 6 books specially selected for that grade. We have discounted the books with our teachers discount. Books will be delivered weekly to the students!
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Paterson NJ, Paterson Reads, is a community collaboration of the Paterson Alliance, with the Paterson Education Fund that, supports Superintendent Eileen Shafers’ call for improved student achievement. Focused specifically on reading on grade level by 3rd grade,Paterson Reads aligns community resources to improve summer learning, increase early learning and improve attendance by reducing chronic absenteeism.
Paterson Reads has also partnered with the Paterson Public Library summer reading program, and Bookends Bookstore of Ridgewood reaching countless Paterson children with books, reading circles and literacy activities. Over 20 agencies are involved in providing enhanced reading opportunities using the national Collaborative Summer Library Program. This summer’s (2020) theme is “Imagine Your Story”. Next summer’s slogan will be “Tails and Tales”.
Continue reading Bookends of Ridgewood’s Partnership with Paterson Reads Encourages Kids To Read
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Ridgewood NJ, Bookends Bookstore Sets Up A Go Fund Me :
In the 35 years since we opened, we have worked hard to be the bookstore we felt this community deserved: A lively bookstore, with events, book clubs, a passionate staff, a well-curated selection, and a meaningful place within the community. Over the years, we have proudly created jobs, brought the world’s best authors to New Jersey paid our fair share of taxes, supported small and independent publishers and voices, given back to nonprofits and schools, and built a community.
Toni Braxton tonight at 7:00pm at Bookends Bookstore in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Grammy Award-winning Singer, TONI BRAXTON, will sign her new book: UNBREAK MY HEART ($27.99). Books available: May 20th.
Bookends is a legendary New Jersey Landmark! We are known for our incredible author events and have hosted well over 1,000 authors in the past 15 years!
All books MUST be purchased from BOOKENDS for any of our events and a valid Bookends receipt must be presented for entry.
Appearing authors will only autograph books purchased at Bookends and must have valid Bookends Receipt.
Availability & pricing for all autographed books subject to change.
Bookends cannot guarantee that the books that are Autographed will always be First Printings.Autographed books purchased at Bookends are non-returnable.
While we try to ensure that all customers coming to Bookends’ signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that all attendees will meet the author or that all books will be signed. We cannot control inclement weather, author travel schedules or authors who leave prematurely.
Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-0726
Missed one of our events? We have Signed Books from some of our recent signings. Call the store to order 201-445-0726.