Here are some awesome literary organizations to support this #GivingTuesday.

Now that you’ve purchased new house slippers, a floor lamp, and an air fryer at slight discounts (anyone else? just me?), why not consider donating a few dollars to these very worthy literary organizations, nonprofits, and volunteer-run bookshops? * ORGANIZATIONS Book Industry Charitable Foundation (BINC) BINC’s mission is to support and strengthen the bookselling community. […] The post Here are some awesome literary organizations to support this #GivingTuesday. first appeared on Literary Hub. Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

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