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Join the Party: Independent Bookstore Day is Back!
Saturday, April 30, 11:00am-7pm

Join Charis in celebrating the wonder of independent thinkers and readers (like you!) on independent bookstore day! Charis is one of over 350 independent bookstores nationwide celebrating the third annual Independent Bookstore Day. We'll have snacks and special one-day-only literary treasures for sale as part of the celebration so come out and party with us.



Neil Gaiman Coloring Book [$14.99]
The Neil Gaiman Coloring Book includes 20 pieces of black-and-white art by Chris Riddell and quotes from Neil Gaiman-taken from the pages of Coraline, The Graveyard Book, and Fortunately, the Milk-all ready to be colored in by YOU!



X is For.... Vinyl Record [$10.99]
This companion record to the Rad American Women A-Z  was created just for IBD. Side A features "X is For...", an original alphabet song by Carolyn Pennypacker-Riggs of Bouquet. Side B is a reading of the X chapter from the book featuring the voices of Angela Davis, Rebecca Solnit, Charlene Yi, and many more rad women.
 


Bad Citizen Stencil [$35.00]
The third edition of our collectable Bad Citizen stencil series reads: "Think Before You Speak. Read Before You Think. - Fran Lebowitz." Laser cut on 1/8"-thick red oak board.




A $6 Story: The Care & Feeding of an Independent Bookstore  
by Ann Patchett [$6.00]
The first in what is sure to become a favorite IBD series, A $6 Story: The Care & Feeding of an Independent Bookstore by Ann Patchett includes 3 instructive essays. Each beautifully designed, saddle stitched booklet is SIGNED.



Bookstore Cats Zippered Canvas Pouch [$14.00]
This handy 100% cotton canvas zippered pouch (perfect for pencils, make up, cash, and other sundries) features portraits of real bookstore cats hand drawn especially for IBD.
   


Draw Me! [$16.99]
Aimed at kids ages 6-12, it includes step-by-step instructions on how to draw characters like Mo Willem's Pigeon, Raina from Smile and Sisters, Curious George, Fly Guy, and many more. Also includes instructions for creating a flipbook and a multi-panel comic book.