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For the Love of Reading Tee - Small (S)
$35
Wear your support with pride. Our soft, durable For the Love of Reading tee helps fund The Marion F. Walker Queen’s Project—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free reading mentors and literacy experiences for children.
Every shirt helps a child read with confidence.
If you need your item shipped, please add the “Shipping” item to your cart before checkout.
For the Love of Reading Tee - Medium (M)
$35
Wear your support with pride. Our soft, durable For the Love of Reading tee helps fund The Marion F. Walker Queen’s Project—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free reading mentors and literacy experiences for children.
Every shirt helps a child read with confidence.
If you need your item shipped, please add the “Shipping” item to your cart before checkout.
For the Love of Reading Tee - Large (L)
$35
Wear your support with pride. Our soft, durable For the Love of Reading tee helps fund The Marion F. Walker Queen’s Project—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free reading mentors and literacy experiences for children.
Every shirt helps a child read with confidence.
If you need your item shipped, please add the “Shipping” item to your cart before checkout.
For the Love of Reading Tee - Extra Large (XL) (Copy)
$45
Wear your support with pride. Our soft, durable For the Love of Reading tee helps fund The Marion F. Walker Queen’s Project—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free reading mentors and literacy experiences for children.
Every shirt helps a child read with confidence.
If you need your item shipped, please add the “Shipping” item to your cart before checkout.
Queen’s Project Drawstring Bag
$10
Carry your love of reading everywhere! This lightweight drawstring bag with the Marion F. Walker Queen’s Project crest is perfect for books, library trips, and everyday use.
Every purchase directly supports our 501(c)(3) literacy work, delivering books and reading mentors to children across Akron.
If you need your item shipped, please add the “Shipping” item to your cart before checkout.
“Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” Hand-Painted Brick - Limited Qtys.
$22
A colorful, playful tribute to the beloved children’s classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Each brick is hand-painted by artists in our Akron community, featuring bright colors, child-friendly design, and creative texture.
Great for early childhood classrooms, nursery décor, reading corners, or as a meaningful teacher gift.
Every purchase directly supports our 501(c)(3) literacy work, delivering books and reading mentors to children across Akron.
Product Highlights
• Hand-painted, one-of-a-kind artwork
• Inspired by iconic storybook themes
• Durable, sealed, and display-ready
• Perfect for book lovers, teachers & collectors
If you need your item shipped, please add the “Shipping” item to your cart before checkout.
“Corduroy” Hand-Painted Brick - Limited Qtys.
$22
A sweet, nostalgic art piece inspired by Corduroy, hand-painted by youth in our literacy programs. Rich textures, warm tones, and a beloved character make this a heartwarming keepsake for book lovers of all ages.
Perfect for teachers, children’s rooms, libraries, or holiday gifting.
Your purchase supports free books and reading mentorship through our 501(c)(3) literacy organization.
Product Highlights
• Hand-painted, one-of-a-kind artwork
• Inspired by iconic storybook themes
• Durable, sealed, and display-ready
• Perfect for book lovers, teachers & collectors
If you need your item shipped, please add the “Shipping” item to your cart before checkout.
“Parable of the Sower” Hand-Painted Brick Art - Limited Qtys
$24
Honor Octavia Butler’s legacy with this stunning hand-painted brick inspired by Parable of the Sower. Each piece is created by an artist in our Akron community, transforming an ordinary building brick into a collectible art piece with bold colors, rich texture, and Black-centered imagery.
Perfect for bookshelves, office décor, teacher gifts, or fans of Afrofuturist literature. This one-of-a-kind item adds culture, beauty, and purpose to any space.
Your purchase supports The Marion F. Walker Queen’s Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free books and reading mentors for Akron’s children.
Description:
Hand-painted Parable of the Sower art brick — bold, textured, one-of-a-kind.
Supports our 501(c)(3) literacy programs.
Product Highlights
• Hand-painted, one-of-a-kind artwork
• Inspired by iconic storybook themes
• Durable, sealed, and display-ready
• Perfect for book lovers, teachers & collectors
If you need your item shipped, please add the “Shipping” item to your cart before checkout.
“When Stars Rain Down” Hand-Painted Brick - Limited Qtys.
$24
Inspired by When Stars Rain Down, this hand-painted brick creates a magical, star-filled moment in vivid color. Crafted by youth artists in our community, each piece is textured, meaningful, and completely unique.
A perfect gift for readers, classroom décor, or anyone who loves children’s literature with heart and history.
Your purchase supports The Queen’s Project Summer Literacy Program — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit for early readers.
Product Highlights
• Hand-painted, one-of-a-kind artwork
• Inspired by iconic storybook themes
• Durable, sealed, and display-ready
• Perfect for book lovers, teachers & collectors
If you need your item shipped, please add the “Shipping” item to your cart before checkout.
Holiday Folded-Book Floral Centerpiece
$30
Celebrate the season with this handcrafted folded-book centerpiece, featuring rich red florals, pinecones, and frosted winter branches. Each piece is made from a gently-used hardcover book, folded by hand into a sculptural fan and finished with festive accents.
A beautiful addition to mantles, entry tables, offices, libraries, or thoughtful teacher gifts. No two designs are ever alike — your piece is truly one-of-a-kind.
Every purchase directly supports our 501(c)(3) literacy work, delivering books and reading mentors to children across Akron.
If you need your item shipped, please add the “Shipping” item to your cart before checkout.
Handcrafted Autumn Book Bloom Décor
$20
Handcrafted folded-book floral décor made from gently loved books. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and finished with seasonal florals. Your purchase supports The Queen’s Project summer literacy program.
If you need your item shipped, please add the “Shipping” item to your cart before checkout.
Ways to Make Sunshine
$8.99
Renee Watson
Paperback
When you purchase a book from this page, it is shipped straight to The Queen’s Project. Your book becomes a meaningful gift for one of our young readers and helps us build a library of joy, confidence, and learning for our students.
Dragons in my bag
$8.99
Zetta Elliot
Paperback
When you purchase a book from this page, it is shipped straight to The Queen’s Project. Your book becomes a meaningful gift for one of our young readers and helps us build a library of joy, confidence, and learning for our students.
Big
$18.59
Vashti Harrison
Hardcover
When you purchase a book from this page, it is shipped straight to The Queen’s Project. Your book becomes a meaningful gift for one of our young readers and helps us build a library of joy, confidence, and learning for our students.
Words are magic
$17.24
Zaila Avant-Garde and Felicia Whaley
Library Binding
When you purchase a book from this page, it is shipped straight to The Queen’s Project. Your book becomes a meaningful gift for one of our young readers and helps us build a library of joy, confidence, and learning for our students.
Hot Comb
$21.95
By Ebone Flowers
Paperback
When you purchase a book from this page, it is shipped straight to The Queen’s Project. Your book becomes a meaningful gift for one of our young readers and helps us build a library of joy, confidence, and learning for our students.
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