Second Annual Read-a-Thon Fundraiser

Read for a Cause!

Maria’s Literary Foundation is hosting our Second Annual Read-a-Thon Fundraiser April 10th-20th 2026.

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During the Read-a-Thon, volunteer readers sit and read in the front window of Maria’s Bookshop (for hour-long shifts) to raise money for Maria’s Literary Foundation’s Reading Room.

• Readers log their time read over the course of the Read-a-Thon, including their window shift.
• Readers are encouraged to secure ‘sponsorships’ to raise money for The Reading Room.
• Donors may sponsor individual readers or donate in support of all readers
• Maria’s Bookshop will match all donations
• Special prizes (a Year of Books!) for our biggest fundraisers and top readers!
• At the end of the week, we will report out the stats (minutes read, money raised, titles of books read) through our website and newsletter.

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Readers can sign up for no more than 2 hour-long shifts reading in the front window of Maria’s Bookshop.

As a Reader, you are expected to:

• Show up to your shift on time, prepared with a good book to read.
• Tell your friends and family that you are reading for a cause and ask them to sponsor you with a donation!

Funds from the Maria’s Literary Foundation Read-a-Thon will support:

• The Reading Room (our FREE youth bookshop and reading nook)-- stocking it with great books for kids in Durango and hosting free programming there like writing workshops, book clubs, and more.

Donate to Sponsor a Reader Today! 

Harness your reading powers for good and help us expand access to books for youth in our community!