Moon Lane Books, a bookshop in Catford, London, has initiated a fundraiser to combat financial difficulties stemming from rising costs and decreasing school budgets. The shop is aiming to raise £40,000 to cover essential business costs and host free community events. Specializing in equity and inclusion within children's literature, the store ensures diverse representation in books. The funding will also support author workshops and events. Despite closures of independent stores, Moon Lane remains committed to enhancing experiences for children through literature that reflects their identities and backgrounds.
Moon Lane Books in Catford has started a fundraiser due to financial struggles stemming from rising costs and shrinking school budgets, aiming to raise £40,000.
The store specializes in promoting equity and inclusion in children's literature, ensuring all children can access books that reflect diverse cultures and experiences.
The fundraising target will help cover rent and overhead costs, run free community events, and pay authors for workshops, enhancing creative industry opportunities.
Jasmine Dellimore highlighted the joy in seeing children happy when they find themselves represented in the books offered by Moon Lane Books.
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