Happy Children's Book Week and thanks a million for all your support on Indie Bookstore Day. We had the most incredible time celebrating with you! If you participated in the passport program, keep your eyes on your inboxes - we'll be notifying the grand prize winner later this week.

Tomorrow, we're kicking off Play All May over on instagram with a special virtual scavenger hunt. Find all the stars and get $5 off your purchase of $25 or more in-store! Then, join us for a mental health awareness art activity next week, and a puzzle exchange at the end of the month. Just drop off the puzzles you've already solved by the 22nd and we'll have another gently loved one waiting for you on the 28th!

P.S. Our summer reading plans are in the works so keep an eye out for your chance to read, play, color, and earn gift cards to use at Second Star!

"These days, there’s a lot of talk about what we can do as parents and caregivers to keep our children from losing ground while learning remotely, and help them catch up to their respective grade level as we return to some sense of normalcy after over a year of pandemic education. But what if we chose to prioritize education in a different way?" CONTINUE READING

"'It doesn’t matter what they’re reading, as long as they’re reading.' This is a pretty common sentiment, especially when it comes to children’s choice of books. In one sense, I completely agree. Kids should be encouraged to find a love of reading, and whether that means picking up comics, classics, books below reading level, books above reading level..." CONTINUE READING