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We are excited to join with other indie bookstores in Vermont in celebrating Pride Month with the Vermont Pride Readathon. Hosted by Bear Pond Books in Montpelier, the Vermont Pride Readathon aims to promote LGBTQ+ authors and raise money for Camp Outright, a special Vermont summer camp that gives queer youth freedom to celebrate their identities in a safe, welcoming space.

Keep reading to learn more about the Read-a-thon, and then sign up for your fundraising page HERE.

This is an all-ages event! 

WELCOME TO THE 2023 PRIDE READATHON,

HOSTED BY BEAR POND BOOKS! 

CELEBRATE DIVERSE LGBTQ+ VOICES IN BOOKS

Bear Pond Books is thrilled to host a Pride Readathon for the entire month of June! 

 Enjoy reading as many books by LGBTQ+ authors as you can and raise money for Outright Vermont’s Camp Outright: a summer camp with a queer twist! We’re excited for you to join us alongside partnering bookstores across the state.

 How does the Readathon work? 

1.     Set a goal for the number of books by LGBTQ+ authors you will read during Pride Month (June).

2.     CLICK THIS LINK to create a fundraising page to share: 

• Your reading goal
• Why reading books by LGBTQ+ authors is important to you
• Which books you chose and why

3. Share your personal page with your friends and family via email or social media (don't forget to tag #VTPrideReadathon), encouraging them to support your reading goal with a tax-deductible, online gift. All funds raised will go directly ro supporting Camp Outright.

4. Start reading!

 What do I read? 

What you read is up to you! To inspire readers to dive into books by LGBTQ+ authors, we've made a list of recommendations below. You can also check out the list that Bear Pond has created with the help of some favorite authors and community members! This list will grow as more authors and readers contribute. These titles span all genres, all age ranges, and represent a diverse group of voices. Graphic novels, fantasy, romance, memoir, anything goes, as long as it celebrates an LGBTQ+ author’s voice! 

 Why Camp Outright as the beneficiary of this Pride event? 

All kids deserve to have access to safe and inclusive spaces that support their self-discovery and encourage connection. At Camp Outright, campers experience a sense of belonging, where their identity is a superpower - a source of inner strength - that's celebrated, embraced, and powers them through life. Your support ensures that no camper is turned away because of financial need. Also, a local family will match the gifts you raise, up to $20,000.  With your help, we can unlock every penny of this match!

Thank you so much for being a part of the 2023 Pride Readathon!

We can't wait to see what you're reading!

#VTPrideReadathon