Sardarabad Bookstore offers a rich variety of books, publications on Armenian history, culture, art, language, textbooks, books for children and other subjects, as well as souvenirs, mementoes and gifts, which are primarily made in Armenia.
The bookstore also offers visitors coffee, refreshments and snacks to enjoy in the bookstore’s cafe, in its outdoor facility.
“We are also very happy that within this Youth Center, we have the opportunity to organize events, which will become another opportunity to draw in our community,” said bookstore manager Zhaklene Avagyan.
According to Avagyan, a special effort has been made to expand the bookstore’s children and young adults offerings, the latest of which are the works by children’s author Aline Bezdikian, whose two new books are now available in Eastern and Western Armenian.
Armenian children’s books
To celebrate Children’s International Day, an event will be held at the bookstore on June 1, where children’s author Aline Bezdikian-Shirajian will discuss and sign her latest books. Some of her books will also will be presented in Animated format, and the children in attendance will have the opportunity to make chalk art. They are encouraged to come dressed in Armenian folk costumes, and will each receive small gifts.
Bezdikian-Shirajian has authored 15 children’s books in both Western and Eastern Armenian. She has been an educator for 35 years, has TV programs, and has written songs for kids.
“There was a great need for such a venue in our community,” said the author. “It is the first time that book lovers can enjoy literature with coffee in the same facility as well as attend events attractive for book lovers.”
This event is free and open to the public.
Sartarabad bookstore is located at 211 E. Chestnut St., Glendale, CA 91205. For more information, contact the bookstore at (818) 500-0790.