Booksellers from Charter Books in Newport, R.I., participated in the Grenon's Newport Night Run, a 5k race and fundraiser to benefit the Newport Educational Foundation. Store manager Amy Van Keuren made custom shirts for the occasion, featuring a stylized version of the bookstore's logo on the front, and a quote from Louis Pasteur ("Knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world") on the back. Booksellers ran or walked, depending on preference and ability.
"We're turning five this year--Charter's anniversary coincides with Independent Bookstore Day--but we're always looking for new ways to support and engage with our local community, and it's my hope that this can turn into an annual tradition," Van Keuren said.