Life gets better at 40.
In recognition of 40 years in business, A Children’s Place Bookstore will be celebrating “40 Years of Stories” this May. And on May 10, the store will host a special birthday event with several local children’s authors and illustrators stopping by throughout the day, including Eric Kimmel, Bart King, and Virginia Euwer Wolff.
The store, which originated near Lloyd Center back in 1974, has been at 4807 NE Fremont since 1998. According to store owner Pam Lewis, A Children’s Place is the oldest childrens’ independent bookstore in Oregon. Several famous authors, including Lemony Snicket and Rick Riordon, have graced the shop over the years.
Lewis believes the ability for kids to physically touch books and read them right away is a huge benefit for shoppers. “Kids have a real sense of ownership. They come into the store, they’re on the floor within minutes and reading. There’s nothing like being able to sit down, smell the pages and feel them turn. And unlike a library, you can be noisy!”
And not only are there books for kids of all ages, but there’s a section dedicated for adults as well.
Throughout May, local businesses will be helping to celebrate the anniversary, including: Alameda Brewhouse, The Arrangement, Bagel Land, Cha Cha Cha, Mercantile, Pip’s Donuts, Shop Adorn and Starbucks.
Located at: 4807 NE Fremont, Portland 97213 Phone: 503.284.8294 Hours: Mon - Sat: 10:00am – 6:00pm, Sun: 12:00pm – 5:00pm. email: bookmaven@achildrensplacebookstore.com Website: http://www.achildrensplacebookstore.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/achildrensplacebookstore