Become a Founding Reader
River & Ink is beginning as a small literary goods shop and pop-up bookshop, with the larger dream of opening an independent bookstore, coffee bar, and creative community space in Downtown Port Huron.
Founding Readers are the people who choose to believe in that dream early — before the storefront, before the shelves are full, before the door officially opens.
Your support helps us begin thoughtfully: with books, handmade goods, market displays, signage, pop-up fees, supplies, and the foundation for a future brick-and-mortar bookshop along the water.
This is not just about opening a shop. It is about building a place where stories, art, and community can belong.
Support the Dream
Independent bookshops don't appear overnight. They are built by communities who decide, before the doors open, that something like this deserves to exist.
River & Ink is asking for exactly that — early belief, in whatever form feels right to you. Our first fundraising goal is $5,000.
"A bookshop is not just a place to buy books. It is a place where the community gathers, where stories live, and where something quietly extraordinary happens every day."
— The dream behind River & Ink
Founding Reader Packages
$15 — Ink Drop
A small but meaningful way to help River & Ink begin. Your support helps fund early supplies, packaging, displays, and the everyday pieces that bring a pop-up literary goods shop to life.
Includes:
A thank-you from River & Ink
Your name listed as a Founding Reader at the future bookshop, if desired
$50 — Shelf Starter
Help us stock the first shelves — even if those shelves begin at a market table. This tier supports curated books, blind-date bundles, handmade goods, signage, and display materials.
Includes:
Your name listed as a Founding Reader, if desired
Early email updates on pop-ups, product drops, and bookshop progress
A small handmade River & Ink bookmark once available
$100 — Story Keeper
A deeper level of support for those who want to help River & Ink grow from pop-up dream to future bookshop. This tier helps fund inventory, market setup, literary goods, and long-term storefront savings.
Includes:
Your name listed as a Founding Reader, if desired
A handmade River & Ink item once available
An invitation to the pre-opening River & Ink Bookshop Party
Future permanent discount at River & Ink
A Note on Transparency
River & Ink is a for-profit small business in development under Moonwake Creative LLC. Founding Reader purchases are not tax-deductible charitable donations. Funds will be used to support River & Ink startup costs, including inventory, supplies, displays, market fees, branding, business tools, and future storefront savings.
Ready to be part of the first chapter?
Send a message, ask a question, or simply let us know you're here. Founding Readers are the reason River & Ink gets to exist — and every name matters.