“As a mom and former teacher, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful reading can be for children,” says Emily Lee. “Nook & Cranny was inspired by my own child’s love of books, as well as a desire to share my passion for reading with children in our community. Being a part of the Riverside Market will allow me to bring the joy of reading to even more families in the community each week.”
A new Sunday fixture at the Riverside Market will be the Nook & Cranny Book Wagon, a mobile children's bookstore dedicated to offering a wide range of new and used books for children from baby to preteen. Prices start as low as $2. A curated selection ranges from activity books to nonfiction, just off the printing presses to gently used.
The shop will be housed in a 1971 horse trailer renovated into a small bookshop using sustainable, upcycled materials. Lee, a self-published children’s book author, is passionate about supporting early literacy and fostering a love of reading in the community.
Becoming a mainstay at one of the most accessible local public events is a natural fit, or in this case, a perfect chapter.
"We are thrilled to be part of the Riverside Market community," says Lee. "It’s such a special place for local families to gather and support small businesses. I’m looking forward to spending Sundays with families, introducing them to wonderful books and fostering a love of reading in a fun, creative space."
During the winter, the market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Idlewild park.
Our Town Reno, Keep Reno Rad reporting, January 2025