Read Island

Read Island is a woman-owned company inspired by books and nature. We believe in supporting other small businesses, independent artists and retailers.

We consider the earth when choosing materials. Art by Alice Feagan.

02/21/2024

So much 🙏 gratitude to Writer’s Digest for awarding Read Island first place in the 31st annual self-published book awards. Who knew I’d ever share ink with Tommy Orange? 🤩

01/05/2024

Traveling through Denver? ✈️
Look who spotted Read Island in the bookstores 📚
We are so grateful for our partners 🙏

11/17/2023

Holiday shopping time! With Nicole Magistro and The Bookworm of Edwards

Your local independent bookseller has a perfect book for everyone on your list. Start your holiday shopping now!

SNOWY STORYTIME
Alice Feagan
Read Island
Jigsaw Puzzle | $24.95
Comfort and joy are included in this 250-piece, book-themed puzzle for the holiday season. Made in the USA by Colorado creators, it comes packaged in a recycled keepsake box. AGES 5+

10/11/2023

Looking forward to story time at this awesome in Nicole Magistro’s hometown on October 21!

Mark your calendars! October 21st, North Canton native, Nicole Magistro will be joining us to read and sign her children's book, Read Island.

Join a very brave girl and her furry friends on an adventure to Read Island! Through the power of imagination and the pleasure of reading, this curious trio set sail for a magical island made of books. On their way they discover a joyful collection of animals converging by sea and land, just in time for an unforgettable story hour.

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Nicole Magistro attended North Canton City Schools and spent a lot of time riding bikes and hanging out at Dogwood Pool (and the library). Today she is a professional reader and amateur mother who lives in the mountains of Colorado. She owned a bookstore for 15 years, wrote thousands of book reviews, and memorized a few too many bedtime stories. Her favorite place in the world is the real Read Island, which inspired this journey. As an author, Magistro is the winner of the Colorado Book Award, SCBWI Spark Honor, and a finalist for the Reading the West Book Award.

09/08/2023

Amazing feeling to see Read Island at Story Walk at Bighorn Park in East Vail.

08/26/2023

Winding down a Read Island summer at 🌻

08/05/2023

HBD Silas! This 12-year-old studied for and earned his Pleasure Craft Operator Card in Canada just in time for his birthday. He learned safety on the water, emergency preparedness, rules and regulations, and wildlife protection.

I am so proud of him for setting an independent goal, sticking with the online course, taking notes to help visualize the material, and passing the quizzes and final test over three weeks.

Fingers crossed this bodes well for the next big step — middle school!

12/14/2022

Books, puzzles, stickers and more - we’ve got great gift ideas for the young readers in your life! Head to the online store now or stop by one of the many independent bookstores that carry Read Island!

12/12/2022

School visits are ✨MAGIC✨

Book now for spring of 2023.

Events with and include:
📚Interactive presentation about how we make books
🦊Drawing demonstration
📖 Storytime read aloud
🙋🏽‍♀️Questions and curiosity
✍🏼 Book signing
📌Teacher support
🚌Communication to families

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12/02/2022

The time of year is the BEST time to snuggle up with your favorite book! Add Read Island to your collection today and enjoy many adventurous story times this holiday season and beyond!

11/16/2022

The holidays are approaching fast! Our selection of gift wrap adds the perfect finishing touch to your holiday gifts! Shop now and stock up!

11/07/2022

Celebrate Children’s Book Week with us 🎉📚Follow our stories for events and activities all week!

11/01/2022

Our Read Island Puzzles are 20% off now until November 15th! Use code PUZZLING at checkout for the perfect family fun holiday gift!

10/21/2022

The support we have received from Indie Bookstores is UNBELIEVABLE! Read Island is now available in more than 150 stores nationwide!! Thank you for this incredible moment. Swipe through the photos to find a store near you!

10/01/2022

“Past rocky cliffs and cozy nooks,
You’ll find an island made of books.”
Where will your reading take you this weekend?

09/18/2022

Spirit Bear has never looked better 😍 check out our entire sticker collection and add some Read Island flair to your life today!

09/10/2022

Make your next birthday gift EPIC with our custom gift wrap and matching birthday cards! Shop our entire gift collection today!

09/02/2022

Heading into the weekend with a good book! What are you reading these days?

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225 Main Street C104
Greeley, CO
81632

Website

http://www.myreadisland.com/

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Spring puzzles have arrived and we can’t wait for you to see them in person - for now, check out our amazing warehouse team 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

This was such an honor to receive! Read Island has made the long list for the Reading the West Award! We are so grateful for our friends in bookselling and at MPIBA for this incredible news! . Our book gets to keep company with absolutely amazing children's books! We've compiled a list of them for you to view. Check them out today>> https://bookshop.org/lists/reading-the-west-award-long-list-honors

Read Island is so honored to receive The Spark Honor from the @scbwi 😍 It constantly amazes us to see the incredible support around Read Island! Thank you, thank you, thank you! 🙏 . . . . . #readisland #kidlit #bookishgifts #kidlitillustration #childrensbooks #reastoyourkids #socksofinstagram #puzzlesofinstagram #readaloud #readtoyourkids #kidsbooks #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #books #storytime #bookawards

Here’s a Saturday Sneak Peek of our new summer catalog printed on #greensealcertified @neenahpaper using 100% renewable green electricity by the lovely @momnpopsprints 😍 We cannot WAIT to share it with you all! . . . . #readisland #kidlit #bookishgifts #kidlitillustration #childrensbooks #reastoyourkids #socksofinstagram #puzzlesofinstagram #readaloud #readtoyourkids #kidsbooks #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #books #storytime

📚💕Happy World Read Aloud Day!! Enjoy this rendition of Read Island by Silas - my first and favorite reader! . What books will you be reading today? . . . . . . #readisland #worldreadaloudday #readaloudeveryday #readaloud #kidlit #childrensbooks #readtoyourkids #kidsbooks #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #books #storytime

ONE WEEK!!!! . In one week, we are kicking off our book launch at the @bookwormofedwards with a FREE story time at 9:15am followed by a meet & greet at 10am. . Join us later that evening at The Bookworm for a ticketed author event with @nicolemagistro and @acfeagan and hear us discuss the amazing journey of how Read Island has come to life! We can’t wait to share this with you!!

Cover evolution! Months of hard work and creative energy by @acfeagan @sasha_illingworth_maloney and our entire @myreadisland team! #picturebooks #kidlitart #bookcoverdesign #process #collageart #adventurebook #setsail #storyboard #sketchcover #myreadisland

Crushing on these classic board books! 😍 Whatever you do, don’t discard just because they’re deemed books for babies. Board books help older kids recognize words, build reading confidence and impart life lessons we can all stand to revisit! 💪🏽 #nevergrowup #readersareleaders #raisingreaders #picturebooks #kidlit #boardbooks #capsforsale #littleenginethatcould #runawaybunny #fivelittlemonkeys #goodnightgorilla #streganona #veryhungrycaterpillar