What Did Chelsea Do?
When Serendipity Books in Chelsea, Michigan, needed to move to a new location, owner Michelle Tuplin had a problem: 9,100 books and not enough time to close the store and move them all. So she asked for help. What happened next surprised even her. Over 300 people showed up, neighbors, regulars, folks walking by, and formed a human chain stretching down the block, around the corner, and down another block. Together, they passed books one by one to the new shop, and in under two hours, the whole collection was moved, alphabetized and intact.
Michelle’s surprising story teaches us how an earnest request for help can blossom into an act of loving kindness and generosity from the entire community. It also reminds us that despite our current social ruptures and political divisions, our innate desire to be responsive and helpful to someone in need is still alive and well.
Read the full story on NBC News.
Slipstream
This is a great article about a community coming together and having fun while lending helping hands. I felt happy when I read it.
Evangel
Nice story. The owner could have panicked and stressed and gone into debt by hiring a moving company. Instead, she made a vulnerable plea for help and this book-loving community responded with love.
Well Street
It's refreshing to read an article about books that has nothing to do with banning them. It must have been a gratifying and bonding experience for all involved.
Slipstream
I felt the same way as Well Street. An independent bookstore doing well enough to move to a larger location, a community that showed up to help, and no ban books signs. A very inspiring story.