(English → Español) View originalTranslators:
We love to read at Justicia Hoy! We know books are incredibly important in our communities! They don’t just educate but they foster creativity and engagement to everyone! East Harlem does not have bookstore, in fact, many communities don’t have available bookstores or libraries. La Casa Azul wants to change that and open a book store in East Harlem aka El Barrio! Please support Aurora Anaya-Cerdaxtp7tw7ecesqajme7tjqaob7qu485ib4 and let’s make this happen!yx7ht986k2nn820644wh2ktn8k2q00g8
40K in 40 days campaign, La Casa Azul Bookstore from Lucha Libros on Vimeo.lgfsgscxy2hrtpm7yw5kccm2eglt8qfc
Dear La Casa Azul Bookstore friends and family,pf5p78npumdxh471c3hc9aozqrcs9rr1
It is with great excitement and anticipation that I announce the ‘40K in 40 days’ campaign to open La Casa Azul Bookstore in East Harlem! duq4jtdupulr5w234ed75xwekwu34gon Every dollar you give to the ‘40K in 40 days’ campaign will have twice the impact! That’s because until October 24, 2011 a generous donor will match, dollar for dollar, every donation we receive – up to a total of $40,000.w2xa8xin91pihcae51qp0zeb1d4h58jo
About me:5h3i95td1okgt5npn5wvdwf23i7bn09t
Since 2001 I have worked and volunteered in 5 bookstores, taken countless business classes, attended book-selling school (twice), and travelled the country meeting with booksellers, studying the diverse business models. I have also established relationships with publishers and authors nationwide.jldtou47s8y9ubrdpczgmi9oawstkl2j
I have operated the La Casa Azul as an online store since 2008. Since then I have hosted over 60 events (book signings, readings, book clubs) in local cultural institutions, schools and cafés. I founded the Barrio Book Club and established the annual East Harlem Children’s Book Festival.350zgbao81ulbc44rm07apxopy7uurin
La proxima pagina:a03f9opjzwnml0m009hzw8y3wtb7gqsj
The ‘40K in 40 days’ campaign will secure the funding necessary to open La Casa Azul Bookstore as a real, physical, retail space! Using the concept of placemaking, La Casa Azul Bookstore aims to create a business that is much more than your average retail store by offering book clubs, author signings, story time for children and a community meeting space. 2v3szq7z40ze1x9wczduqbtb0fu22iobLa Casa Azul Bookstore will sell new & used books, coffee, pastries, art, clothing and locally-made cards and gifts. A fresh stock of books by local and Latino writers will help solidify our niche as a purveyor of authors of local and regional interest. La Casa Azul Bookstore will duq4jtdupulr5w234ed75xwekwu34goncross-promote with local businesses to highlight the importance of sustainability & buying locally. We will continue to work with area schools and nonprofits to promote literacy in the East Harlem community.d1ecwkk193zs1eo5xxpi4x6ss3kqzpfj
Be a part of the Founder’s Circle:wryr7hcfrwl1j4djxetejncci2k4rozu
The money raised in the ‘40K in 40 days’ campaign will guarantee a MATCHING investment from a generous donor. You give a dollar – the donor gives a dollar. Just like that, the impact of your contribution is immediately doubled! duq4jtdupulr5w234ed75xwekwu34gonYour contribution to the ‘40K in 40 days’ campaign automatically makes you a member of the Founder’s Circle and your name is added to the donor wall. qcve4g7b6izmselc4vhrv3bvbkwigz0eIn addition, there are perks for the different contribution levels, plus the satisfaction of knowing you participated in the opening of independent bookstore in El Barrio!efn3fi7dkrxxn5po2dfuawwysflgdn46
The money raised will be used to purchase inventory, bookshelves, fixtures, café equipment and pay for permits. Most importantly, it will secure the deposit on a retail space and allow for La Casa Azul Bookstore to open its doors in 2012.alrwo0obr2yugoeqeo54snsfyyxpato5
Sounds exciting, right? It is! But, again, I need your help to get this project off the ground.sabecpz166c0ppz704o9or4mvbyjj47w
Bookstores are a crucial part of a community’s cultural, educational and social character. Help me establish La Casa Azul Bookstore in East Harlem to continue connecting people, books, and the ideas they bring together. I can’t do this work without you.b6tmvhgn04d3hdd21g5zzpe9he0o6zdg
With gratitude,o6vx6j8odxogez0zojq0nofpk9qubb5s
Aurora Anaya-Cerdaxtp7tw7ecesqajme7tjqaob7qu485ib4
40K in 40 days campaign information:ot1lz85y8j3bz1dqt0iedunev36f663q
Indiegogo campaign link:www.indiegogo.com/lacasaazulbookstorenyce6rwfftimhg8pufuh9ec0ogdoy27mm8j
Web: lacasaazulbookstore.combit1ke0hofhtky8i8vuyi3sx50ccbqvi
Twitter: @lacasaazulbooksi9wq4uxwiq1m5sohnbtv9r4ze2xrx2wf
Blog: luchalibrosnyc.blogspot.com2e9t5aih71uf3xncqecnv9ytcgvzaffq
Email: lucha.libros@gmail.comyq46eeg5s8h69zafplflwx74w2lc4d88
duq4jtdupulr5w234ed75xwekwu34gon
Thank you for your contribution to the 40K in 40 days campaign!baflr9hzxeeeuav38kudvl2sczzou4mt
(original) View Español translation
We love to read at Justicia Hoy! We know books are incredibly important in our communities! They don’t just educate but they foster creativity and engagement to everyone! East Harlem does not have bookstore, in fact, many communities don’t have available bookstores or libraries. La Casa Azul wants to change that and open a book store in East Harlem aka El Barrio! Please support Aurora Anaya-Cerda and let’s make this happen!
40K in 40 days campaign, La Casa Azul Bookstore from Lucha Libros on Vimeo.
Dear La Casa Azul Bookstore friends and family,
It is with great excitement and anticipation that I announce the ‘40K in 40 days’ campaign to open La Casa Azul Bookstore in East Harlem! Every dollar you give to the ‘40K in 40 days’ campaign will have twice the impact! That’s because until October 24, 2011 a generous donor will match, dollar for dollar, every donation we receive – up to a total of $40,000.
About me:
Since 2001 I have worked and volunteered in 5 bookstores, taken countless business classes, attended book-selling school (twice), and travelled the country meeting with booksellers, studying the diverse business models. I have also established relationships with publishers and authors nationwide.
I have operated the La Casa Azul as an online store since 2008. Since then I have hosted over 60 events (book signings, readings, book clubs) in local cultural institutions, schools and cafés. I founded the Barrio Book Club and established the annual East Harlem Children’s Book Festival.
La proxima pagina:
The ‘40K in 40 days’ campaign will secure the funding necessary to open La Casa Azul Bookstore as a real, physical, retail space! Using the concept of placemaking, La Casa Azul Bookstore aims to create a business that is much more than your average retail store by offering book clubs, author signings, story time for children and a community meeting space. La Casa Azul Bookstore will sell new & used books, coffee, pastries, art, clothing and locally-made cards and gifts. A fresh stock of books by local and Latino writers will help solidify our niche as a purveyor of authors of local and regional interest. La Casa Azul Bookstore will cross-promote with local businesses to highlight the importance of sustainability & buying locally. We will continue to work with area schools and nonprofits to promote literacy in the East Harlem community.
Be a part of the Founder’s Circle:
The money raised in the ‘40K in 40 days’ campaign will guarantee a MATCHING investment from a generous donor. You give a dollar – the donor gives a dollar. Just like that, the impact of your contribution is immediately doubled! Your contribution to the ‘40K in 40 days’ campaign automatically makes you a member of the Founder’s Circle and your name is added to the donor wall. In addition, there are perks for the different contribution levels, plus the satisfaction of knowing you participated in the opening of independent bookstore in El Barrio!
The money raised will be used to purchase inventory, bookshelves, fixtures, café equipment and pay for permits. Most importantly, it will secure the deposit on a retail space and allow for La Casa Azul Bookstore to open its doors in 2012.
Sounds exciting, right? It is! But, again, I need your help to get this project off the ground.
Bookstores are a crucial part of a community’s cultural, educational and social character. Help me establish La Casa Azul Bookstore in East Harlem to continue connecting people, books, and the ideas they bring together. I can’t do this work without you.
With gratitude,
Aurora Anaya-Cerda
40K in 40 days campaign information:
Indiegogo campaign link:www.indiegogo.com/lacasaazulbookstorenyc
Web: lacasaazulbookstore.com
Twitter: @lacasaazulbooks
Blog: luchalibrosnyc.blogspot.com
Email: lucha.libros@gmail.com
Thank you for your contribution to the 40K in 40 days campaign!
