Detroit, Michigan
734-404-8226
growareader.com@gmail.com

Grow a Reader

Plant the Seed of Literacy and Watch Them Bloom!

Fundraisers

Looking for a fun and easy way to fundraise? We’ve got you covered! Our fundraisers are perfect for organizations and families to raise money fast while earning FREE books! It’s a win-win—support a great cause and build your home library at the same time! Let’s make fundraising fun and rewarding!

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 BookStore

As a PaperPie Brand Partner, our bookstore offers a curated selection of educational children’s books from Kane Miller and Usborne, along with a variety of engaging games, puzzles, and STEAM Kits from Smart Lab Toys. We also provide interactive learning tools, including manipulatives from Learn Wrap-Ups, designed to inspire curiosity and creativity in every child!

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Join Our Team!

Ready to start your own business and love books? Join PaperPie for just $10 and enjoy a 25% discount on Usborne books! Whether you’re looking to earn extra income with a flexible schedule or simply want discounted books for your family, PaperPie has the perfect opportunity for you. Jump in with a party or two—or go all in and grow your business. It’s your choice!

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Schools & Libraries

We offer a variety of engaging educational programs to support children’s learning and development.  Our programs incorporate fun, interactive resources like books, games, and hands-on activities that foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Whether at home, in the classroom, or as part of a community group, our educational offerings inspire a lifelong love of learning while building key skills.

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Educational Programs

We offer a variety of educational programs to support learning.

VIRTUAL BOOK FAIRS

Our Virtual Book Fairs are an exciting and rewarding way for organizations and schools to earn up to 50% of sales in free books or up to 20% in cash! Our Virtual Book Fair offers a fun and easy alternative to commercialized services, focusing on high-quality educational content at a reasonable cost. It’s a fantastic way to support literacy and bring engaging, educational books to students while earning valuable rewards for your organization. Join us for a seamless and enjoyable fundraising experience that makes a difference!

FUNDRAISER

Stretch your dollars with Literacy for a Lifetime! Our 50% matching grant program helps schools, libraries, and charities across the nation receive more free Kane Miller and Usborne books. Partner with PaperPie Learning and businesses, foundations, or individuals to expand library collections, build leveled book rooms, or provide supplemental classroom materials. It’s a fun and impactful way to support reading and literacy!

READING INCENTIVES

Reach for the Stars is our reading incentive program that turns reading into a rewarding adventure! Like a read-a-thon, students are challenged to read for just 30 minutes daily and earn Kane Miller and Usborne books to enjoy at home. With Reach for the Stars, children are rewarded with free books of their choice and new books for their school or organization. The program guarantees at least 100% return to schools and students in the form of books, educational toys, and games. Plus, a cash fundraiser option is available! Kids develop a lasting reading routine and earn fantastic books and educational goodies along the way. Reach for the Stars and watch reading soar!

MATCHING GRANTS

We accept School and Library direct orders via credit card, purchase orders, and invoicing, with 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Our full-line catalog is current, online, and searchable, featuring high-quality Class A bindings with original publisher artwork and a 99% fill rate. Backordering is optional, and you won’t deal with any middlemen or jobbers. We provide the publisher’s most up-to-date editions, including a selection of Spanish titles, with quick delivery, usually within 7-10 days in the continental US. Cataloging and processing are available, and we offer selection and order assistance at no charge.

Formerly Usborne Books & More!

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About Us

Rita and Charles Bantom are the proud owners of a minority-owned children’s book business that has been a vibrant part of the community for 7 years. As dedicated brand partners for PaperPie, we leverage our backgrounds in higher education and professional training to champion literacy and lifelong learning. Our business offers a wide range of educational books, games, puzzles, and smart toys designed to inspire and engage young minds.

We are passionate about promoting literacy through our grant and fundraising opportunities, which aim to provide free, new books to schools, libraries, and community-based organizations. Our commitment to fostering a love for reading is central to our mission.
Family is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud parents of two daughters who are actively involved in the business, and we cherish spending time together cooking, camping, traveling, swimming, biking, and skiing. Our love for family and community drives us to create meaningful and enriching experiences for children and their families.

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