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2026 LitKidz Reading Program Application
2026 LitKidz Reading Program Application
One of the goals of The Bottom is to support and encourage reading and a love for literature among young people. We are offering one free book a month in 2026 for kids ages 0-18. Fill out the following form to enroll your child into the program. Participanting families need to complete this form each year to continue membership in the program. If you have more than one child to enroll, please fill out an invidual form for each child. You will receive an email confirmation with instructions to access the free monthly book as well as an acceptance letter in the mail with your child's Lit Kidz punch card. Note: at this time, books are only available for pickup in store.
Events
Fall in Love with Reading Day (2/14)
Fall in Love with Reading Day (2/14)
You'll be head over heals for books during our Fall in Love with Reading Day!
LitKidz Workshop: That Swingin' Sound (2/14)
LitKidz Workshop: That Swingin' Sound (2/14)
Join us for our next LitKidz event, where we'll read That Swingin' Sound by Rekha Rajan!
Bottom Book Club | O Sinners! (2/19)
Bottom Book Club | O Sinners! (2/19)
Our next book club features the engrossing multi-narrative novel, O Sinners! by Nicole Cuffy!
Assorted Chocolates and Flowers Exhibition Reception (2/21)
Assorted Chocolates and Flowers Exhibition Reception (2/21)
We're excited to present Assorted Chocolates and Flowers, a solo exhibition of portrait paintings from artist Victoria Burnside, featuring a performance by Casey McClintock!
Reel Love: Pilot with By Sunday Love (2/21)
Reel Love: Pilot with By Sunday Love (2/21)
Join us for a cozy evening with By Sunday Love, centered on Black love, connection, and community as we gather to watch Love, Brooklyn.
Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy (2/25)
Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy (2/25)
Transformative explorations of self-expression & mental well-being through empowering sessions led by Shade Tree Therapy. Each gathering is designed to provide a nurturing space for writers of all levels.
Banned Book Club | This Is Kind of an Epic Story (3/7)
Banned Book Club | This Is Kind of an Epic Story (3/7)
A new book club is in rotation! We'll tackle our next banned book, This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story by Kacen Callender.
AIM Meetup: Terrarium Building with Kiana (3/12)
AIM Meetup: Terrarium Building with Kiana (3/12)
Join us at Plush Moon Terrarium Co. for a hands-on terrarium building workshop!
VIRTUAL Banned Book Club | This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story (3/16)
VIRTUAL Banned Book Club | This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story (3/16)
A new book club is in rotation! We'll tackle our next banned book, This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story by Kacen Callender.
Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library (3/18)
Bottom Book Club: Sip N' Read at Peter Kern Library (3/18)
We invite you to connect with fellow readers and enjoy specially curated cocktails from our friends at the local speakeasy, Peter Kern Library!
Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy (3/25)
Write It Out with Shade Tree Therapy (3/25)
Transformative explorations of self-expression & mental well-being through empowering sessions led by Shade Tree Therapy. Each gathering is designed to provide a nurturing space for writers of all levels.
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All Upcoming Events!
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Bookshop at The Bottom | Buy Books Online via Bookshop.org
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An independent bookshop and writing space for writers, artists, activists, creatives and others. Our specially curated collection is Black affirming, Black empowering and Black authored literature for all ages. We're located at 2340 E Magnolia Ave. in Knoxville, TN 37917
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Bottom Line | The Bottom's Literary Journal
Bottom Line | The Bottom's Literary Journal
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