The Importance of Love Your Bookshop Day in Australia
Next week is Love Your Bookshop Day here in Australia — a day I always look forward to. It’s more than just a date on the calendar. It’s a celebration of community, creativity, and the joy of books.
Why Bookshops Matter
Bookshops are more than just places to buy books. They’re hubs of inspiration, discovery, and connection. Whether it’s stumbling upon a new picture book, getting a personal recommendation from a bookseller, or attending a launch event, bookshops create experiences that online shopping simply can’t replicate.
Supporting Australian Stories
For illustrators, authors, and publishers, Love Your Bookshop Day is a chance to highlight the importance of supporting local talent. Buying books from Australian bookshops ensures our homegrown stories—whether they’re children’s picture books, YA novels, or graphic novels—find their way into more hands.
A Community Celebration
On the day itself, many bookshops host fun events, from storytime readings and illustration workshops to book signings. These celebrations foster a love of reading in kids and adults alike and strengthen the bond between creatives and their audience.
Why It Matters!
As a children’s book illustrator, I see firsthand how much heart goes into creating stories for young readers. Love Your Bookshop Day is a celebration of that effort and a reminder of why it’s so important to keep bookshops thriving. When we support them, we’re also supporting the next generation of readers and dreamers.
So, with Love Your Bookshop Day just around the corner, (Next Saturday October 11 2025) make a plan to visit your local store!
Mark it on your calendar, bring a friend, and get ready to celebrate. Every purchase, every visit, helps keep the magic of storytelling alive in our communities!
Hey, there! I’m Jasmine Berry, a freelance illustrator based in sunny Perth, Western Australia. Most days you’ll find me sketching away on my iPad or surrounded by pencils and cats, chasing new ideas. I like to think of myself as eternally optimistic—always seeing the fun, the colour, and the possibility in every project I take on. Send me a message if you would like to collaborate on a project.