Sleepy Dog Books in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., has received a $20,000 Amex Shop Small Grant from American Express and Main Street America, the Morning Sun reported. The bookstore will put the money toward expanding both its retail operations and the operations of its literacy foundation, the Sleepy Dog Books Foundation.
"Through this opportunity, we will be able to expand our ability to serve the Mid-Michigan region in our retail location and through our literacy Foundation," said store owner Jenny Justis. "With access comes opportunity and by focusing on literacy, the possibilities become endless."
Sleepy Dog Books is one of 505 small businesses, including several independent bookstores, around the U.S. to receive an Amex Shop Small Grant.