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By Jay's House Books (includes Shari Brown)
Personal campaign Keep it all Coral Springs, US Report
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About Us

Hi! We're Raven & Shari, and we are the co-owners of Jay's House Bookshop & Bakery! You may have seen us at one of our many pop-ups and events around town or gotten one of our tasty book boxes. But if not, WELCOME TO OUR HOUSE! We’re raising funds for our physical brick-and-mortar home, as we bring a new indie bookstore AND cafe to Coral Springs, FL. 
With your help, Jay’s House can finally open our front doors and continue connecting with you and the bookish community. We’re passionate about showcasing inclusive stories and reinforcing joy, literacy and positive representation for all ages, especially here in Florida where book bans are at an all time high. 
For more info, you can visit us at jayshousebooks.com or find us on Instagram at @jayshousebookbakery

Can You Help?

To do this, we’ve set up this campaign with a goal of $15,000. This will help us cover some of the increasing starting buildout costs for
  • Brand new floors
  • Shiny coffee bar
  • Comfy furniture
  • Sturdy bookshelves
  • Cafe equipment & supplies
  • The stories that we all love

Jay’s House will be your new home away from home. Books, food, and fun for the whole fam! 

What We Do

Here’s a sneak peak at some fun things we have planned:
  • Local Book Fairs
  • Florida Author Spotlights
  • Poetry Slams, Open Mics & Game Nights
  • Happy Hour Book Club (yes, you read that right!)
  • Monthly Kids’ Storytime
  • Summer Reading Camp
  • Exclusive Author Brunches
  • Book Launches & Release Parties
  • Family Resource Fair
  • Free Coffee & Wine for Regulars/Members
Here’s some of what we’ve done so far:
  • Had storytimes with local kids and families
  • Collaborated with other South Florida small businesses and organizations 
  • Hosted signings, tours and talks with local writers and national bestselling authors
  • Donated brand new books to a local children’s nonprofit
  • Launched exclusive special edition book boxes in collaboration with award-winning authors and publishers

 

Why Local Shops Matter

Supporting indie bookstores supports a community. According to the American Independent Business Alliance, 48% of each purchase made at a small independent retailer is recirculated locally, compared to just 13% at chain stores (I.e. Walmart or B&N) or online (like Amazon!) According to Nerdwallet and Score, small businesses donate 250% more than large businesses to community causes. Local businesses generate 70% more local economic activity per square foot than big box retail. And over $9.3 billion would be directly returned to the US economy if every family spent just $10 a month at a local business. 
As your dollar moves through your community, the money generates more neighborhood wealth, charitable contributions and local jobs. 

Thank you for your support!

All products will be shipped after the grand opening.

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Digital High Five!
$5 USD

A digital high five and our sincerest gratitude (seriously thank you so much!)
We can't wait to see you in-store!

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Digital Shoutout!
$10 USD

A BIG shoutout on our social media and/or e-newsletter

(if you prefer to stay anonymous, please let us know!)

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Mystery Pack
$25 USD + free shipping
Ships to United States

A mystery pack of 3-5 super cool items (stickers, bookmarks, art prints and more!)

AND a digital shoutout on our social media and/or e-newsletter

(if you prefer to stay anonymous, please let us know!)

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For Cafe Lovers
$50 USD + free shipping
Ships to United States

A Cafe Card for one food or drink, which NEVER expires

A Thank You card signed by co-owners Raven & Shari

A mystery stationery pack of 3-5 super cool items (stickers, bookmarks, art prints and more!)

A digital shoutout on our social media and/or e-newsletter

(if you prefer to stay anonymous, please let us know!)

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Tote-ally Awesome Bag
$100 USD + free shipping
Ships to United States

A Limited Edition Jay's House Freadom Bag*

A Cafe Card for one food or drink, which NEVER expires

A Thank You card signed by co-owners Raven & Shari

A mystery stationery pack of 3-5 super cool items (stickers, bookmarks, art prints and more!)

A digital shoutout on our social media and/or e-newsletter

(if you prefer to stay anonymous, please let us know!)

*design subject to slight changes

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Drink of the Month
$250 USD + free shipping
Ships to United States

Inspire a Drink of the Month! This non-alcoholic drink will be crafted with you or your favorite book in mind, and included on our cafe menu for an entire month.

PLUS:

A Limited Edition Jay's House Tote Bag

A Cafe Card for one food or drink, which NEVER expires

A Thank You card signed by co-owners Raven & Shari

A mystery stationery pack of 3-5 super cool items (stickers, bookmarks, art prints and more!)

A digital shoutout on our social media and/or e-newsletter

(if you prefer to stay anonymous, please let us know!)

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  • Order this product
Wall of Fame
$500 USD + free shipping
Ships to United States

Your name will be included on an in-store sign or plaque of our earliest and biggest supporters!

PLUS:

A Limited Edition Jay's House Tote Bag

A Cafe Card for one food or drink, which NEVER expires

A Thank You card signed by co-owners Raven & Shari

A mystery stationery pack of 3-5 super cool items (stickers, bookmarks, art prints and more!)

A digital shoutout on our social media and/or e-newsletter

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  • Order this product
Shelf Love
$1,000 USD

Sponsor a Bookshelf!

For an entire month, your name and your favorite books & similar titles in stock will be featured on a bookshelf or table. This is especially great for authors, influencers and publishers.

PLUS:

Your name will be included on an in-store sign or plaque of our earliest and biggest supporters!

A digital shoutout and feature on our social media, e-newsletter and/or website 

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  • Claim this perk
Give Whatever You Like!
$30 USD Suggested

Don't want a perk but still want to support us and help build our community bookstore? Give whatever you like!

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Digital High Five!
$5 USD

A digital high five and our sincerest gratitude (seriously thank you so much!)
We can't wait to see you in-store!

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  • Claim this perk
Digital Shoutout!
$10 USD

A BIG shoutout on our social media and/or e-newsletter

(if you prefer to stay anonymous, please let us know!)

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  • Claim this perk
Mystery Pack
$25 USD + free shipping
Ships to United States

A mystery pack of 3-5 super cool items (stickers, bookmarks, art prints and more!)

AND a digital shoutout on our social media and/or e-newsletter

(if you prefer to stay anonymous, please let us know!)

More Less
  • Order this product
For Cafe Lovers
$50 USD + free shipping
Ships to United States

A Cafe Card for one food or drink, which NEVER expires

A Thank You card signed by co-owners Raven & Shari

A mystery stationery pack of 3-5 super cool items (stickers, bookmarks, art prints and more!)

A digital shoutout on our social media and/or e-newsletter

(if you prefer to stay anonymous, please let us know!)

More Less
  • Order this product
Tote-ally Awesome Bag
$100 USD + free shipping
Ships to United States

A Limited Edition Jay's House Freadom Bag*

A Cafe Card for one food or drink, which NEVER expires

A Thank You card signed by co-owners Raven & Shari

A mystery stationery pack of 3-5 super cool items (stickers, bookmarks, art prints and more!)

A digital shoutout on our social media and/or e-newsletter

(if you prefer to stay anonymous, please let us know!)

*design subject to slight changes

More Less
  • Order this product
Drink of the Month
$250 USD + free shipping
Ships to United States

Inspire a Drink of the Month! This non-alcoholic drink will be crafted with you or your favorite book in mind, and included on our cafe menu for an entire month.

PLUS:

A Limited Edition Jay's House Tote Bag

A Cafe Card for one food or drink, which NEVER expires

A Thank You card signed by co-owners Raven & Shari

A mystery stationery pack of 3-5 super cool items (stickers, bookmarks, art prints and more!)

A digital shoutout on our social media and/or e-newsletter

(if you prefer to stay anonymous, please let us know!)

More Less
  • Order this product
Wall of Fame
$500 USD + free shipping
Ships to United States

Your name will be included on an in-store sign or plaque of our earliest and biggest supporters!

PLUS:

A Limited Edition Jay's House Tote Bag

A Cafe Card for one food or drink, which NEVER expires

A Thank You card signed by co-owners Raven & Shari

A mystery stationery pack of 3-5 super cool items (stickers, bookmarks, art prints and more!)

A digital shoutout on our social media and/or e-newsletter

More Less
  • Order this product
Shelf Love
$1,000 USD

Sponsor a Bookshelf!

For an entire month, your name and your favorite books & similar titles in stock will be featured on a bookshelf or table. This is especially great for authors, influencers and publishers.

PLUS:

Your name will be included on an in-store sign or plaque of our earliest and biggest supporters!

A digital shoutout and feature on our social media, e-newsletter and/or website 

More Less
  • Claim this perk
Give Whatever You Like!
$30 USD Suggested

Don't want a perk but still want to support us and help build our community bookstore? Give whatever you like!

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