How We Support Schools
At Midsummer Books, we believe every child deserves access to stories that spark curiosity, build empathy, and inspire a lifelong love of reading.
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As Philadelphia's youth-focused independent bookstore, we specialize in connecting schools, educators, librarians, and families with exceptional books, engaging authors, and meaningful literacy experiences.
Whether you're planning a school-wide reading initiative, family literacy night, classroom author visit, or summer reading program, we're here to help.
Author Visits
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Connect students with the creators behind the books they love.
We help schools coordinate author visits for elementary, middle grade, and teen readers, including:
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In-person author events
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Virtual author presentations
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Book sales and signing coordination
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Curriculum connections and discussion guides
Classroom & Library Collections
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Looking for books that students will actually want to read?
We provide curated recommendations for:
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Diverse classroom libraries
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Graphic novel collections
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Reluctant readers
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Middle grade and YA collections
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New release recommendations
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Thematic and curriculum-aligned book lists
Family Literacy Events
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Turn reading into a community experience
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Popular programs include:
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Family reading nights
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Book tastings
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Summer reading kickoffs
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Banned Books Week events
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Community read programs
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Parent book recommendation sessions
Book Fairs Reimagined
Independent, personalized, and designed around your students.
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Our book fairs focus on:
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High-interest titles
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Diverse voices
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Graphic novels
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New and noteworthy releases
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Student choice and discovery
Why partner with Midsummer Books?
Unlike larger retailers, we focus exclusively on children’s, middle grade, and young adult literature.
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Our expertise includes:
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Contemporary children's literature
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Diverse and inclusive books
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Graphic novels and visual literacy
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Books for reluctant readers
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Middle grade and teen engagement
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Author event coordination
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We're proud to be part of Philadelphia's literacy community and would love to support your students and educators.