The man who did not like to read as a child, has taken on a new mission: to encourage a taste for literature among the youngest. And what better way to do this than to be your own bookstore? It is now done. On August 10, 2024, Julia Lahoz bought the only children’s bookstore in Montpellier to continue bringing this special genre to life, and which loves the development of our little ones.
From librarian to bookseller: at the crossroads of the world…
If young readers looking for new adventures ask her for advice, the bookseller will direct them without delay At the crossroads of worldsby Philip Pullman (trans. Jean Esch, Gallimard jeunesse). And for good reason: young Lyra’s adventures turned her into a sex addict. Since then, her childhood passion never left her, and she enjoyed traveling to other worlds, always full of the innocence of her youth.
A taste that pushed her to follow DUT in book and heritage professions in Paris, hoping to become a librarian. But, as she was responsible Locomotivesthe Dewey classification got the better of his intentions. After periods of wandering and indolence, the Parisian by birth took up the profession of bookseller.
Going south!
A short period (two years, the same) in a children’s book store in the capital confirmed his taste for the profession, and confirmed his desire to leave the gray skies and the noisy groves, a smell that ‘ refers to “metro”.
So head south, to Montpellier, to do your end-of-studies internship at Sauramps-Polymômes. As a mutual crush, the final contract will last 15 years. But she still has a secret wish: to bring children’s literature to life in her area… So, when Geneviève Fransolet, creator of the Nemo bookstore, decides to retire, Julia Lahoz takes over keys and the comments.
Preserved heritage, and a thriving bookstore
Librairie Nemo, whose name is largely inspired by the most famous clown fish of its generation, was born in 1995 under the direction of its creator, Geneviève Fransolet. Through hard work, advice and commitment to the culture within the area, the independent children’s bookstore located at 35 rue de l’Aiguilerie receives the label “Reference Independent Bookstore” (LIR), which it was awarded by the Ministry of Culture in 2012, thus recognizing his commitment. and the quality of its offering.
BOOK – The world’s smallest book store is reserved for children
It is very natural that the founder accompanies the new owner of the building, the time to make a smooth transition. After “he borrowed the entire amount due to acquire the business», she is responsible for Lokko, the seller does not intend to change the spirit of the place.
Small color, potato-shaped logo for a funny wink: this is how Julia Lahoz fits the space without distorting it. Ultimately, they plan to develop the “teenage” segment by taking advantage of it Culture Pass and aims to turn the mezzanine into an exhibition space to accommodate other forms of artistic creation.
Image credits: Frédéric BISSON / CC-By-SA 2.0
Par Louella Boulland
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2024-11-05 04:16:00
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