Saturday marked the inaugural year of Charlotte Bookpalooza, an event aimed at spreading the importance of literary equity.
It was a celebration of books, with around 25 authors, story times, discussions, and free book giveaways.
The event, hosted by Books on the House, had one overreaching mission.
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“Our mission was really trying to be imprinted here about providing free access to books to our entire region of Charlotte; we also have ongoing support for our western North Carolina families; later, once all the infrastructure is set, we’re going to deliver books to them,” said organizer Kat Varner.
Charlotte Bookpalooza was a fundraiser for the organization.
One of their initiatives is a bookmobile that travels around the region, providing books to all communities.
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