Hidden Gems Literary Emporium
Your non-profit, community bookstore
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“...countless lives have been touched by their service. They are an organization that we should all look for and try to help out!”
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Queen City Reads Festival
We need your help!
Held in Plainfield, NJ, this free event brings together students, educators, and residents for a day filled with storytelling, joy, and literary fun. With your help, families walk away with free books, meaningful memories, and a renewed sense of possibility through education.
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Our Philosophy
When reading is joyful, it becomes irresistible for both children and adults. Our goal is to spark intrinsic motivation by making reading feel like play, not pressure. When people genuinely enjoy what they’re doing, the desire to keep going comes naturally—and that’s how lifelong readers are made.
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