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Hidden Gems Literary Emporium

Your non-profit, community bookstore

We empower children & adults to fall, and stay in love, with reading.

Hidden Gems operates a donation-based bookstore, provides fun, literary programs for schools and communities, travels on an annual Free Book Tour nationwide, offers keynote presentations, assemblies, and more.

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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!”

Jenna Bush Hager, The Today Show with Hoda and Jenna

Upcoming Events

Queen City Reads Festival
Sunday Oct 5th

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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Shop & Support Literacy

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Your support makes a huge difference.

Together, we can put more free books in the hands of children and adults across the country.

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.

Recognize Education Activates Dedication

Pix 11 News New York! Hidden Gems Literary Emporium is embarking on a 1000 Free Book Tour!

Hidden Gems on The Today Show with Hoda and Jenna!

How Hidden Gems Literary Emporium is promoting literacy in their community

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