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Indie Bookstore Day at East Bay Booksellers!

April 24, 2018 by the ILLUSTORIA team

WHERE:
East Bay Booksellers (formerly known as Diesel!)
5433 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618

WHEN: 
Saturday, April 28th
11:00 AM–1:00 PM

WHY:
To celebrate Independent Bookstore Day, make awesome pop-up books and DIY bookmarks at our craft table, and stock up on ILLUSTORIA magazines plus grab some adorable free bookmarks and pins! 

Here at ILLUSTORIA, we consider independent bookstores to be just about our favorite places in the world. Join us on Saturday, April 28th from 11:00 am–1:00 pm to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day at a shop very dear to our hearts, East Bay Booksellers. We'll be offering an adorable pop-up book activity perfect for all ages; giving away limited edition bookmarks, stickers, and enamel pins; and selling magazines, of course! 

We believe in accessible crafts for all ages. Art by Alexandria Lai

We believe in accessible crafts for all ages. Art by Alexandria Lai

Loyal supporters of our mag, East Bay Booksellers was one of the very first places to stock ILLUSTORIA.  We love this shop for its brilliant book curation, super friendly staff and fireplace reading area so cozy we've often been tempted to camp out there and never return.

Make some pop-up book-art with us! Art by Claire Astrow

Make some pop-up book-art with us! Art by Claire Astrow

 

We're so excited to be a part of this special book-ish holiday with one of our favorite Bay Area independent bookstores, and hope you can join us to celebrate!  Check out http://www.indiebookstoreday.com/ to learn more about Indie Bookstore Day festivities near you. 

April 24, 2018 /the ILLUSTORIA team
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