On Saturday, Nov. 28, Let’s Play Books!  will act as a “Neighborhood Champion” for “Small Business Saturday” in Emmaus. Sponsored by American Express, Shop Small is a movement encouraging people to shop at small businesses the Saturday immediately following the Thanksgiving holiday.

Millions of individuals, businesses, and communities have embraced it nationwide. The American Booksellers Association, of which Let’s Play Books! is a member, has partnered with American Express to also present Indies First, a national campaign of activities and events in support of independent bookstores, first envisioned by author Sherman Alexie in 2013. It kicks off each November, on Small Business Saturday (Nov. 28), when independent bookstores host authors as honorary booksellers throughout the day.

Author & Special Guest Extravaganza – every hour on the hour!

10am  Author (and WFMZ Sports Anchor) TROY HEIN – Jay at Play Series (Ages 3 to 8)
11am   Author PAUL ACAMPORA – I Kill the Mockingbird, Rachel Spinnelli Punched Me in the Face (Middle grade)
12pm  Princess Belle from A Storybook Party
1pm    Author and Illustrator BOB MCLEOD – Superhero ABC (Ages 3 to adult!) & Lucy McLeod, Bangor Middle School Librarian
2pm    Students from EPSD, Elementary through High School!
3pm    Author MARK MAGRO – Surfacing ( Ages 10 & up) & Molly Magro, EPSD Library Chair/Eyer Middle School Librarian
4pm    Author KAREN KATCHUR – The Secrets of Lake Road (Adult)

Honorary booksellers will also be talking up their favorite Emmaus and Lehigh Valley small businesses and restaurants.

Let’s Play Books! will be handing out special SHOP SMALL BAGS, stuffed with local Emmaus information, and give-aways. Raffles & prizes all day long. Extended hours of 10am to 5pm. Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1638715406379322/

Let’s Play Books! is located at 379 Main St., Emmaus, PA, 18049. 610-928-8600. www.letsplaybooks.com

 

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