Headline Partner

every partner provides a simple, tangible reward that kids can redeem when they hit reading milestones (think: a free scoop, free kids meal, cookie, small toy, book, coloring book, tchotchke, coupon, or branded swag)

most businesses plan for 200-500 redemptions over the summer, and we’ll guide you on timing so it feels manageable.

if you’re not sure what to offer (or just want it to be easy), we can help you brainstorm ideas or fully handle it with our swag coordination add-on. with this add-on, we’ll source, brand, and deliver 200 items to your business.

you’ll receive a quick follow-up form to submit your:

• logo
• business info
• reward details
  

from there, we take care of the heavy lifting (building materials, promoting your business, and keeping you looped in on key dates and next steps.)

the Little Joy Summer Reading Program runs June 7 – August 30.

Here are some key dates to know:

• partner sign-up deadline: May 20 (or until spots fill)
  
• kick-off block party: Sunday, June 7 @ Joy Ice Cream (optional participation)
  
• end-of-summer celebration: Sunday, August 30 @ Little Village (optional participation)

you're invited to host summer reading events and pop-ups at your business throughout the program. we'll help drive traffic to these events. (more on below! ⬇️)

p.s. don't worry - we’ll keep you looped in with reminders and details along the way so nothing sneaks up on you.

Want an easy, done-for-you reward option? We know what kids like & we're happy to be your swag hook-up.

We’ll source, design, and deliver 200 branded swag items for your business to use as reading rewards.

• curated options provided
• branded with your logo
• delivered directly to your business

easy to reorder if you run out of supplies!

✨ low lift, high impact. most partners choose this.

This add-on allows you to extend your partnership by helping make the program accessible to more families.Help make the program accessible to more families.

Plus, Little Village will match your sponsorship 100%, which means that together we are providing programming for more families:

• Featured Partners: 2 sponsored scholarships
• Headline Partners: 5 sponsored scholarships

*sponsorships are not included in the Community Partner level.

Scholarships are a simple way to give back and be part of something meaningful in our community.

your business will be featured across:

• our website + program materials
• email + SMS campaigns to participating families
• weekly “where to go” event roundups
  

plus, families are actively encouraged to visit partner locations to redeem rewards — so traffic is built into the experience.

you’ll get:

• access to our email + SMS list of participating families
• logo inclusion across totes, shirts, print, email, and social
• consistent summer foot traffic from summer readers & their families
• the chance to collaborate with other community businesses

nope! offering a reward is the only requirement.

that said, many partners choose to add a simple event or activation for extra visibility and customer engagement. it can be super low-lift or something you’re already doing.

some easy ideas:

• storytime or reading hour
• simple craft table or coloring station
• kid yoga + story combo
• scavenger hunt (in-store or around your space)
• meet & greet or themed pop-up
• “reading happy hour” or special kid-friendly time
  

you can also plug into events you’re already part of and encourage readers and their families to come visit your booth, like:

• farmers market
• hart fest & tosa fest
• tosa tonight
• hoyt pool & beer garden
• fridays at firefly grove
• state fair & summerfest

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✨now, here's the fun part →→ we help drive the traffic

throughout the summer, we’ll send weekly emails + SMS reminders to participating families that highlight:

• upcoming partner events
• where to go that week
• featured businesses + rewards to redeem
  

these act as a built-in “weekend guide” for families, making it easy for them to choose where to spend time, and bringing them directly to you.

these repeated touchpoints help create ongoing visibility + repeat visits, which is where real connection (and long-term customers) are built.

we offer three partnership levels depending on how visible and involved you’d like to be.

COMMUNITY PARTNER ($200)

a great entry point to be part of the program and get in front of local families.

includes:

• logo on website + reading tracker
• feature in events calendar
• access to email + SMS list
• in-store traffic through reward redemptions

FEATURED PARTNER ($500)

our most popular option for businesses that want more visibility and a presence at events.

includes everything in community partner, plus:

• logo in email marketing
• logo on shirts + tote bags
• table at kick-off block party or end-of-summer party
• 2 sponsored scholarships for local families
  

HEADLINE PARTNER ($1,000)

for businesses that want to show up in a big way and be a leading part of the program.

includes everything in featured partner, plus:

• table both the kick off party AND end-of-summer celebration
• table at a Gather & Grow market
• 5 sponsored scholarships

we limit to 2 businesses per category to keep this high-value for everyone.

if your category is full, we’ll reach out with options or issue a full refund.

if you’d like to upgrade your tier later, you can do so as long as spots are still available.

1. Little Village
2. Joy Ice Cream
3. Little Geese Shop
4. Zarminali Pediatrics
5. Firefly Real Estate
6. Tosa Yoga
7. Mathnasium
8. Tabal Chocolate
9. Crafty Cow
10. Lyss + Littles
11. Happy Buddah
12. Well Red Damsel
13. Nourish Skin & Sugar Studio
14. Wonderkind Pediatric Dentistry
15. Milwaukee Brewers
16. Ruckus & Glee
17. Fancy Pants Pet Salon
18. Firefly Counseling
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