Ashay by the Bay Blog

I added lots of New Titles for Back 2 School and the Kids are loving the books. Keep in mind, that we have alot of catching up, since COVID and our number one goal should be to increase our reading...

I haven't blogged in a while and so it's nice reconnecting with my customers.  I took some much needed time for a vacation/pilgrimage to Egypt (aka Kemet) and it was more than I could have imagined.  Our tour leader, Professor...

Ashay By The Bay is about to begin a New Year and 2022 looks bright.  In 2021 we overcame many challenges and developed a lot of new business and business relationships. Actually it was a year of growth and we...

Today is Giving Tuesday and I want to give an update on my Go Fund Me Fundraiser that I started in 2020.  The “Books For Kids and Families In Need” fundraiser is doing well and we have achieved  37% of...

The Holidays are upon us and I decided to get my promotion up early.  Starting October 23rd - December 31st. you will be able to SAVE 15% more at the checkout.  Just add COUPON CODE SAVE15 and your gonna save...

Sending good vibes and a great promotion to the school community.  We are here and ready to support you with our updated African American and Spanish BiLingual School Collections Baby-3 and K-6 and purchase orders.  See our current collections and school...

Just wanted to remind everyone that the Super Summer Sale ends August 15th.   It’s been moving along nicely and there are lots of books that you can save as much as 45%.  Many of the books are overstocks and...

Summer 2021 is finally here and so is Father's Day and Juneteenth.  And probably this year, Juneteenth holds an additional significance.   Not only does the Juneteenth Celebration signal the beginning of the emancipation for African Americans who were enslaved...

Sunday February 7th. 2021 Parade Magazine Article  Deborah Day worked in education and as a bookseller in Oakland, California, for more than 20 years before starting her online bookstore,  Ashay by the Bay. Created to empower and educate children in her...