Local bookstores get head start on Independent Bookstore Day with passport contest

Adam Duke
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo’s independent bookstore scene is getting a head start on this year’s Independent Bookstore Day. The event is celebrated on the last Saturday of April each year, this year falling on April 27.

Ahead of the 11th annual event, 12 local bookstores are participating in the Buffalo Bookstore Passport — an incentive program to visit each of the participating stores — where readers can collect stamps at each location between April 13 and April 27.

Completed passports will be entered to win a $25 gift card to each bookstore.

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Stores participating in the passport program include:

An additional four stores outside of the city are participating in the passport, with an extra entry given to readers with a stamp from each of these stores:

Additionally, Lauren VanOsten of Tiny Buffalo Designs Co. created a design that is being featured on tote bags, mugs and prints available at the bookstores for the event. Oxford Pennant also developed a Buffalo-themed bookmark for Indie Bookstore Day.

More info and additional Independent Bookstore Day promotions can be found at this link.

Adam Duke is a digital contributor who joined the News 4 team in 2021. See more of his work here.

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