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Utah women are reshaping the state's publishing industry one costumed fan event at a time
What happened
Utah's female authors are gaining recognition for reshaping the publishing industry through fan events and community engagement, while the state also experiences a bookstore boom and new literacy initiatives aimed at improving reading skills among young students.
Timeline
- KSL Utah women are reshaping the state's publishing industry one costumed fan event at a time
- Utah Business 16% of Americans read for pleasure. What’s behind Utah’s bookstore boom?
- KSL New program looks to businesses to help fill K-3 literacy needs
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16% of Americans read for pleasure. What’s behind Utah’s bookstore boom?
— Despite a national literacy crisis, Utah is experiencing a 'bookstore boom' with new bookstores opening and creating community spaces for reading and connection. Bookstores like Bookish SLC and Poppy Books are hosting…