The document describes the programs and events at Monkey See Monkey Do children's bookstore in Clarence, NY, which brings books to life for children through book-based camps, author visits, community outreach partnerships, literacy programs in local schools, and hosting free community events to promote reading and literacy. The bookstore is also planning the inaugural Western New York Children's Book Expo to be held in November 2015 with the goal of making it free and accessible to families to foster a love of reading.

1. Bringing Books to Life
Monkey See, Monkey Do...Children’s Bookstore
Clarence, NY
The Little Bookstore with Big Ideas.
Stay current with us:
Facebook.com/MonkeysRead

2. Bringing Books to Life
in Our Bookstore:
Summer Vacation and School Break Camps
Over 925 children scamper through the bookstore at one or more of our camps. Each camp is based
on a specific book or series and include story-reading, plus related games, activities, and crafts.
Monthly Book-Based Pre-K, Elementary, and Middle School Programs:
We focus on new book releases, holidays, seasons, and special events; continually creating programs
which have something for everyone: boys and girls, active and passive, reluctant readers and book
worms.
Free Events:
Sure we need to make money, but we also want to ensure that as many children as possible can
experience literacy in action and offer several free events each month.
Hosting Community Events in Our
Bookstore:
• Girl Scout badge-earning Programs
• Book Clubs
• Storybook-themed Birthday Parties,
Tea Parties, and Baby Showers
• Montessori and Pre-School Field Trips

3. Zack O’Hora
Tim O’Shei
Tim Packman
Laura Pedersen
Dayle Lynn Pomerantz
Jean Rew
Tom Rivers
Jan Siebold
Andrew Schwartz
Nadia Shahram
Peggy Thomas
Charity Vogel
Jim Westcott
Patti Wheeler
Rebecca Yanni
Danna York
Courtney Zach
Ji-Li Jiang
Sandra Karnes
Edward Kent
Pete Kerr
Natalie Kinsey-Warnock
Joe Kirchmyer
David Kirk
Doug Kohler
Virginia Kroll
Elizabeth Leader
Annie Leonard
Elizabeth Licata
Eric Litwin
Amy Ludwig VanDerwater
Matt McElligott
Kate Messner
Jeffrey Miller
Bringing Books to Life
through Author Visits to Our Bookstore & Local Schools:
Tom Angleberger plus
M. J. Auchincloss
Jim Aylesworth
Denise Barry
Bronwen Battaglia
Jennifer Ford Berry
Julie Berry
Timothy Bohen
Judy Bradbury
Jan Brett
Marilyn Cappellino
Mary Anne Cappellino
Ruth Coates Diamond
Tom Colson
Wendy Corsi Staub
Linda Jenkin Costanzo
Cynthia Cotten
Cynthia DeFelice
Nerina DiBenedetto
Maria DiVencenzo
Cathi Brese Doebler
Sharon Draper
Chris Draft (Buffalo Bills)
Wendy Escrow
Jamie Ford
Catherine Gildner
JoAnn Gramlich
Tim Green
Jennifer Hansen Rolli
Jill Hardie
Marsha Hayles
CommunityEvent:
500+guests
Tom Angelberger with our VIRs (Very Important Readers)

4. Bringing Books to Life
through Community Outreach:
Partnerships with Western New York Organizations:
• Buffalo Museum of Science
• Theater of Youth
• Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
• Boulevard Buddies pre-K program with the Boulevard Mall
• Discover Clarence to promote Shop Local
and other joint community partnerships
Charitible Donations
• Custom Storybook Programs/Parties
Appromimately 75 customized parties are donated
annually to local charities whose primary emphases are
children’s issues.
• Our Annual Giving Tree
In 2014 we donated over 400 books to Buffalo’s PS 99
Stanley M. Makowski Early Childhood Center, including
113 new, wrapped books wrapped for each child in
Grade 3. The remaining books were gifted to the school
and given to the children to take home.
• Fundraising Collaborations, e.g.:
Kenan Center Fundraiser
Long Walk to Water
2014 Giving Tree Project – PS 99 Buffalo, NY

5. Bringing Books to Life
in Local Schools:
After-School Literacy Programs
We work with NYS Certified Teachers to bring our Common-Core aligned book club programming
into schools for Grades K - 8.
On-site visits at local pre-schools
We create custom literacy events based on season, special holiday or favorite author.
Ambassadors in Literacy Program – Empowering Middle & High School students
Partnering with Elementary Schools’Literacy Recognition Events
Art Literacy Program – High School
Highschoolerstakeanactiveinterestindesigning
store windows to promote upcoming events.
Mentor at Lancaster High School’s
Academy of Finance
Awarded SUNY Buffalo School
of Management 2013 Internship
Supervisor of the Year.
Supervise 12+ undergraduate interns annually
during fall, spring, and summer semesters in
business management, education, finance, and
marketing internships.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School Principal’s Recognition Award Winners

6. Bringing Books to Life
As Our Customers See Us:
LoveMonkeySee,MonkeyDo.Thereisalwaysawarmandwelcomingpresence.
Itismyown“ShopAroundtheCorner”fromYou’veGotMail. Theownerknows
mydaughterandmeandworkshardeverydaytocreatenewandinteresting
programs for kids. Books come alive at Monkey See, Monkey Do. Thanks!
Maria Clare
IlovetheprogramyouhavesetupwiththeBoulevardBuddies!Istartedwith
my son, and now bring my daughter! I have shared your information with so
manyfriends,andnowtheyalsobringtheirchildren.Ican’twaittocheckout
the store!!! My son just got a gift card for his birthday!!!! Vanessa
I will encourage people to use your store as a resource for school and for
personal use. Both you and your daughter should be very proud of what
you’ve accomplished. Your store is a feast for the eyes as well as the mind.
Sandy
I love the book store because my kids love the book store. They love the
environment and I love having access to the programs that promote
academic assistance. Lucinda
My son is 12 years old and an avid reader. We love to check out the latest
books and see what’s coming up. Your store is fun to explore and the emails
give us updates on new books and events. Cindy
This is one of my favorite stores in WNY! We held our daughter’s birthday at
MSMD a couple of years ago and it was BY FAR, the best one to date. We will
be back soon. Heidi
My daughter absolutely loved the store when we were there. I am a Brownie
co-leader and we did the Manners Tea Party there last spring. Everyone had
a fantastic time. Thanks! Jennifer
We love MSMD...both my kids have gone to birthday parties and also
experienced your great summer programs. Our favorite Camp Mangia!
Nicky
Hi monkeys!!! My monkeys and I love taking your summer programs that are
offered!!! My daughter especially loves your art camps!!!! Can’t get enough of
art!!! Thanks!!! Susan
We love the variety of events offered at Monkey See Monkey Do. My son had
ablastattheHungerGamesevent. Thanksforencouragingchildrenthelove
of reading. Lori
I am pleased and happy to support a local small business! Bethany
My daughter LOVED her birthday party in August! Your mom and assistant
did a fantastic job! Jen
We truly love your store and my Girl Scout troop had an amazing event
there last year! Thanks for helping to build a fabulous Clarence Community!
Cheers, Amy – Mom of Three Little Monkeys
Our granddaughter had a wonderful Alice in Wonderland-themed party at
your bookstore. The best part was that books were the favors. A librarian’s
daughter
Love your store—have been to several birthday parties and book readings
for kids. You always do such a good thorough job and make it fun for the
kids. Mary
We just went to Curious George last week. GREAT! Loved the book
recommendations from “Mom”/Kathleen. Julie
Thanksforallyoudo.Itmakesmefeelgoodbuyingbooksforalocalbusiness.
Grace
We love your birthday parties! Great job!!! Thank you! Autumn
LOVE coming to Monkey See, Monkey Do...great atmosphere and love
supporting a local business!!! Daryl
We love the way the bookstore is decorated and offers programs for the
youngest reader as well as adults. Kerri
Thanks for making reading a fun adventure for my boys! Michelle
We love your
kids programs.
They are
wonderful. Lisa
It’s easy to
support such
a wonderful
place! Vickie

7. Bringing Books to Life
As the Press Sees Us:

8. Bringing Books to Life
A Little Peek at Why We Love What We Do:
Free Polar Express Christmas Eve Pajama Party Frozen Art Camp
Annual Storybook Halloween Party welcoming Otis the Tractor
Free Balloons Over Broadway Program

9. Bringing Books to Life
JOIN US for Our Next Big Idea:
We envisioned and are now in the development stages of
creating and hosting the inaugural
on November 14, 2015
10 am – 3 pm
Seed money for this Expo comes from a James
Patterson grant.
With an estimated attendance of 1,500
– 2,000 children and adults plus up to
30 – 35 Best-Selling and nationally-recognized
Children’s and Young Adult authors, the WNY
Children’s Book Expo will make an important
statement that Literacy Matters in western NewYork!
OUR MISSION: To foster a love of reading, spark
curiosity and imagination, encourage independent
thinking, and promote healthy active lifestyles for
children of all ages.
OUR GOAL: To ensure the event is FREE and accessible
for all families.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kim Krug and Kathleen Skoog
Owners and Book Lovers