second year, bigger impact
last year our summer reading program sold out with 250+ families.
this year, we’re anticipating to 500–700 readers & their families.
which is why we're inviting other tosa businesses to get involved.
3 partnership levels:
Why partner?
That's an easy answer!
this is more than a reading program.
it’s your built-in summer marketing plan.
when you join, you’re not just listed. you’re actively part of the experience.
business partners get:
- consistent foot traffic from families redeeming rewards
- access to our email + SMS list of participating families
- weekly promotion through curated “weekend guides”
- logo features & brand visibility across totes, shirts, print + digital
- opportunities to host pop-ups and reading events at your business.
this is about quick wins - like foot traffic. and long-term customer acquisition and retention.
think: repeat visits, real relationships, and long-term customers who care about supporting local small businesses (you!)
How it works (it's so simple)
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1. Become a partner
choose the level that fits your business
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2. offer a simple reward
something fun + easy for kids to redeem
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3. we drive traffic
through weekly emails, SMS, and program materials
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4. families show up
in your space, at your events, and out in the community
PARTNERSHIP OPTIONS
Choose a partnership that works for your business 👇
We have 3 partnerships to pick from:
community partner ($200)
featured partner ($500) ✨most popular ✨
headline partner ($1,000)
Community Partner
- Regular price
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$200.00 - Regular price
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- Sale price
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$200.00
Join us as a Community Partner in the Little Joy Summer Reading Program: A community-powered initiative getting 500–700 local kids reading (and exploring your business) all summer long.
This is your chance to connect with local families, drive foot traffic, and be part of something really special in our Tosa community.
what’s included:
- logo featured on our website + reading materials
- logo placement on the printed reading tracker
- inclusion in our events calendar
- access to our email + SMS list of participating families
- in-store traffic tied to reading milestone rewards
Featured Partner
- Regular price
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$500.00 - Regular price
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- Sale price
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$500.00
Step into a more visible role as a Featured Partner and put your business in front of hundreds of local families all summer long.
This partnership combines strong brand visibility with opportunities for in-person connection at one of our biggest community events.
what’s included:
- logo featured on our website + reading materials
- logo placement on the printed reading tracker
- inclusion in our events calendar
- access to our email + SMS list of participating families
- in-store traffic tied to reading milestone rewards
- logo featured in email marketing campaigns
- logo on program shirt + tote bags
- table/tent presence at our Kick-Off Block Party or End of Summer Party
- 2 sponsored scholarships for local families
Headline Partner
- Regular price
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$1,000.00 - Regular price
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- Sale price
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$1,000.00
Be a leading voice in the Little Joy Summer Reading Program and show up in a big way for our community.
This is our most visible partnership level — designed for businesses that want consistent exposure, multiple in-person touchpoints, and a strong role in supporting local families.
what’s included:
- logo featured on our website + reading materials
- logo placement on the printed reading tracker
- inclusion in our events calendar
- access to our email + SMS list of participating families
- in-store traffic tied to reading milestone rewards
- logo featured in email marketing campaigns
- logo on program shirt + tote bags
- table/tent presence at our Kick-Off Block Party and End-of-Summer Block Party
- table/tent at Gather & Grow Market
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5 sponsored scholarships for local families
Host your own events & pop-ups
We'll drive the traffic!
You can keep it simple by offering a reward... or add a small, family-friendly moment in your space to drive deeper connection.
this could look like:
- storytime or reading hour
- a simple craft table or coloring station
- scavenger hunt or themed pop-up
- kid yoga + story combo
you can also meet families out in the community by plugging into events you’re already part of (like the farmers market, hart fest, tosa tonight, hoyt pool, fridays at firefly grove, state fair, or summerfest.)
✨ we help drive the traffic
we’ll promote partner events through weekly emails + SMS... acting as a go-to “what to do this week” guide for families.
these touchpoints help turn one-time visits into repeat experiences. and that’s where the real value is.
Sign up now 👇
community partner →
featured partner →
headline partner →
ready to be part of it?
join the Little Joy Summer Reading Program and turn simple moments into real visits, repeat customers, and lasting connections.
Collab Questions
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