Following the death of Sue Lubeck, owner of The Bookies in Denver, Colo., earlier this month, her family has taken over day-to-day operation of the store while searching for a buyer who wants to "continue the traditions of the store and the vision that Sue originally had."
Lubeck founded The Bookies in 1971 after seeing the need for a children's bookstore in Denver. She ran the store out of her basement for years before moving The Bookies to its first bricks-and-mortar space at Sixth Avenue and Ogden Street. Eventually the business relocated to 4315 East Mississippi Avenue, where it has remained for decades. The bookstore will celebrate its 50th anniversary next month.
The bookstore carries a wide variety of children's books along with educational items, toys, board games, stuffed animals and more. Lubeck's family will continue to manage the store and help maintain her vision "so long as it is possible." Interested parties should call Rob Lubeck at 303-903-9600.