Educator's Night!

Founded in October 2009, Greenlight Bookstore is a general independent bookstore in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, which hosts literary events in-store and with partner venues. The mission of Greenlight Bookstore is to create welcoming spaces for discovery, conversation, and connection around books, through curation, programming and service that provides for the needs and interests of our customers and highlights creative work we love and value, based on a commitment to improving equity and sustainability in our company and our community. Through knowledgeable staff, curated book selection, community partnerships, and a robust e-commerce website as well as a beautiful bookstore spaces, Greenlight combines the best traditions of the neighborhood bookstore with a forward-looking sensibility. Greenlight has garnered local, national, and international press coverage for its innovative startup model and its continuing success. More information and details, along with book purchase options, can be found atgreenlightbookstore.com.

Greenlight Bookstore

A chance for educators to find new materials, meet authors with books relevant to your classroom, &amp; learn more about our school partnerships

Greenlight Bookstore in Fort Greene

Parties and Special Events

A collection of the recent parties and special events we've hosted at Greenlight!

IN-STORE EVENT Thursday, May 29, 7:30 PM Educator’s Night! Author presentation by Sarah Ruhl, author of Lessons from My Teachers: From Preschool to the Present Plus school partnership information, refreshments, &amp; giveaways Educators receive a 20% discount on all merchandise tonight only! Greenlight celebrates teachers at our spring Educator's Night! At this event, we offer educators (teachers, librarians, and administrators for K-12 students) the chance to learn about new books and materials, meet authors with books relevant to your work, and find out more about Greenlight's partnership opportunities for your school. Educators receive a special 20% discount on everything in the store, tonight only, and there are door prizes and free book-related materials for educators as well!The evening includes a book presentation by critically acclaimed author, MacArthur genius, two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, and Tony Award–nominated playwright and author, Sarah Ruhl. Based on her popular class at Yale, the masterful, intimate essay collection Lessons from My Teachers is an inspiring meditation on the life-altering bonds between teacher and student and the ineffable wisdom imparted both inside and outside the classroom. Following the presentation, a wine reception and book signing offer educators the opportunity to continue the conversation with authors, publishers, and Greenlight staff about possibilities for your school.Feel free to forward this invitation to any and all educators in your life who might be interested in this opportunity for professional development (and free books and wine).For educators only. RSVPs are required for this event, and educator ID is required for special discount.

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