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How This Bookstore Is Helping Young Adults Achieve Their Dreams Have you ever applied for an entry-level job that requires experience, whether due to increased competition or otherwise? It can be very frustrating, but it’s even more challenging for young people with special needs, who typically have short resumes or may face other stigmas to getting work. In the town of Cheshire, Connecticut, a newly opened bookstore called Re-Read Books & More is looking to change that in its community — and bring in a huge variety of books and genres to readers of all ages. A volunteer told Fox 61 News, “We never had a bookstore like this in Cheshire for probably decades and whenever we get a customer, they say, ‘Oh, I love your bookstore.’” In the modern age, you may be wondering how another brick- and-mortar bookstore could possibly fare against its online marketplace competitors. The truth is that the expenses are pretty low, as executive director Hope Reinhart explained, “The nice thing about Re-Read Books is that all our inventory is donated, so we don’t have that expense of filling up our store.” So, what’s the real origin story behind Re-Read Books? As a conviction built to raise awareness for young people with special needs, the Connecticut Community Empowerment Foundation was formed. As members started to think of ways to help improve these peoples’ lives, Re-Read Books was born. “There are lots of benefits to employing individuals with special needs. To begin with, whenever anyone is productively engaged in any area of occupation, it helps with their self-esteem.” Re-Read Books has been the talk of the town, and the staff intends to work hard to keep it that way. With educational workshops for families and various social activities, Re-Read Books employees are striving to become a safe haven for families to interact and benefit from the whole community, not just provide opportunities for those who may feel more vulnerable than others in the job market. One proud employee said, “The best parts about working here are my coworkers, my job coach and just seeing people who I know in town.” It’s definitely a local success story to remember in 2021!
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