We have a pay-it-forward program where customers can purchase vouchers that will go out to people who request them.

Donate towards the program here.

Donate a full $35 voucher to donate here.

Purchase a subscription to donate a voucher each month here.

Who can request them? Anyone can request a voucher, if you have a need for one! We don't require an explanation. Two key groups of people that might request a voucher are:

(1) First Nations people, who shouldn't always have to pay for knowledge shared on stolen lands; and

(2) anyone who wouldn't otherwise be able to easily afford a book, including single mums, people on low income, young people without a wage.

If you want a book but can't afford it, this voucher is for you! Please get in touch on social media, email or in-store and we will pass one along to you.

The Program in 2021

With your help, in 2021 we donated over $2,500 in Pay It Forward vouchers. About $1,000 was donated by customers, i.e. YOU! Thank you!

Additionally in 2021 and again with your help, we donated over $3,500 worth of books to the Freedom Centre in a targeted book drive. About two thirds of that was new stock sold at cost price, and one third was your second hand queer books. How amazing!! Learn more about the work of the Freedom Centre here.

History of the Program

We believe that books are essential! This program was created during the pandemic in 2020 when it became clear that there was a growing inequity between those who could and could not afford books, particularly for the period in which libraries were closed. We started with a "Community Books" program, of curated titles available for free. It has now evolved into this voucher program where those who need it can access $35 vouchers to use in the shop. We also work with organisations and community groups who need books.