ThriftBooks® Becomes Exclusive National Book Partner for Little Free Library® Week
13 Mayo 2024 - 9:00AM
ThriftBooks Global, LLC, the world’s largest online independent
used bookseller, has been named the exclusive national used book
partner and an official sponsor of Little Free Library® Week 2024
which runs from May 12–18, 2024. The partnership reinforces
ThriftBooks’ commitment to fostering community engagement and
making literature accessible to all. As part of this collaboration,
ThriftBooks will support Little Free Library’s mission to expand
book access and inspire readers across the U.S.
With this partnership, ThriftBooks is enhancing
community access to literature across the U.S. Throughout the next
year, ThriftBooks will donate bundles totaling more than 10,000
books to fill book-sharing boxes across the Little Free Library
network. These bundles will be distributed to various Little Free
Libraries nationwide, significantly boosting the availability of
reading materials in numerous communities.
ThriftBooks is also expanding its support by
sponsoring the creation of 15 new Little Free Library boxes. These
boxes are part of Little Free Library’s Impact Library Program,
which aims to establish no-cost Little Free Library book exchanges
in underserved areas where access to books is limited. ThriftBooks
will provide an annual supply of diverse, high-quality used books
for the program. This initiative promotes literacy and fosters
community engagement by making books readily accessible to all,
especially in regions where resources are scarce. Through these
efforts, ThriftBooks is playing a crucial role in fostering a love
for reading and supporting educational growth throughout the
country.
Little Free Library Week is a week-long celebration
organized by Little Free Library. This event is dedicated to
promoting book sharing and accessibility. ThriftBooks’ sponsorship
will benefit Little Free Library and their efforts to increase book
access and donation programs.
Participants are also encouraged to get involved in
various ways, such as sharing a book in a Little Free Library in
their community, making a monetary donation, or by sharing pictures
via social media of local boxes in their neighborhoods using the
hashtag, “#LFLweek.” The initiative is part of the organization’s
efforts to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access
for everyone through its global network of volunteer-led Little
Free Libraries.
“ThriftBooks is thrilled to be the exclusive
national used book partner with Little Free Library Week hosted by
an organization that shares our passion for books and our belief in
the transformative power of reading,” said Barbara Hagen, VP of
Sales and Marketing at ThriftBooks. “Providing access to a diverse
range of books fuels greater interest in learning. We are proud to
contribute to such a vital cause and eagerly anticipate the
positive impact our collaboration will have on book lovers
everywhere.”
“We are excited to collaborate with ThriftBooks to
bring books to more and more communities,” said Greig Metzger,
Executive Director at Little Free Library. “Both ThriftBooks and
Little Free Library breathe new life into secondhand books,
ensuring that these stories find new homes to new readers. This
partnership amplifies our core mission of increasing book access,
especially for those who might not readily have access to books.
Together, we are creating a wide network of literary resources that
are both sustainable and accessible, enabling communities
everywhere to nurture a love for reading."
For more information about Little Free Library Week
and how to participate, please visit:
https://littlefreelibrary.org.
To learn more about ThriftBooks or shop our
assortment of used and new books, please visit ThriftBooks.com, and
to keep up with ThriftBooks latest updates, follow the company on
Instagram at @thriftbooks and Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and
TikTok.
About
ThriftBooksThriftBooks Global LLC is the world’s
largest independent online seller of used books, having sold more
than 250 million used books since its inception. Founded in Seattle
in 2003, ThriftBooks operates multiple processing centers
throughout the US that purchase, grade, and distribute used and
rare/collectible books. ThriftBooks sells across a variety of
online platforms, including ThriftBooks.com, Amazon, eBay, Walmart,
Etsy, and others. ThriftBooks.com provides a best-in-class
e-commerce shopping experience, as evidenced by its 2024 Best
Online Shops recognition, its Best Customer Service award six years
in a row, and its 5-star Trustpilot score with more than 1.7
million customer reviews. Customers who shop at ThriftBooks.com
enjoy everyday low prices and can earn free books through the
company’s much loved loyalty program, ReadingRewards.
About Little Free LibraryLittle
Free Library® (LFL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that
builds community, inspires readers and expands book access for all
through a global network of volunteer-led Little Free Library
book-sharing boxes. There are more than 180,000 registered Little
Free Libraries worldwide in all 50 states, in 121 countries and on
all seven continents. Through them, over 400 million books have
been shared since 2009. LFL received the 2020 World Literacy Award
as well as honors from the Library of Congress, National Book
Foundation and others. The organization grants Little Free
Libraries full of books to underserved areas through its Impact
Library and Indigenous Library programs and champions diverse books
through its Read in Color initiative. To learn more, visit
LittleFreeLibrary.org.
Media Contact:
Colleen O’Connor for ThriftBooks
colleen@crenshawcomm.com