Category: Oct 18-19, 2021 – Day 1 Cohort C

What DISTINGUISHES a community bookstore?? What could a movement to support community bookstores look like, and how can we support it?

Host:  Anne Stadler & Paul Wright Participants: Notes:  What does a “movement” mean? Something comparable to the Free Speech Movement!? Paul suggests: Could there be a national movement that supports local community bookstores. Bookstores should be “civic” organizations, a place where people’s voices can be heard, a central source for community information. A center for… Continue reading What DISTINGUISHES a community bookstore?? What could a movement to support community bookstores look like, and how can we support it?

Regarding Fair Wages – are there government subsidies or public funds available to help support the bookstore to pay our employees – also – any assistance on healthcare provisions

Host:  Irene Ryan Participants: Kate Weiss, Binc Kit Steinaway, Binc Talia Whyte, Rozzie Bound Ellen Speers, Titcomb’s Notes:  What is needed to open a bookstore in a new location? Is there a lack of workers or a lack of living-wage paying jobs? What resources does a bookstore need to pay a living wage to booksellers?… Continue reading Regarding Fair Wages – are there government subsidies or public funds available to help support the bookstore to pay our employees – also – any assistance on healthcare provisions