Help us grow a reading culture
Shelf Therapy is more than a book club. We are a growing literary community built on the belief that books can bring people together, spark meaningful conversations and create space for reflection, creativity and connection.
Our mission is to make reading more accessible, engaging and relevant to everyday life, particularly for young people in Indonesia. Through community literary gatherings, creative workshops and bookish content, we hope to nurture a new generation of readers, thinkers and storytellers.
Our community events are free to attend and we want these gatherings to remain spaces for reading and connection, without creating a financial barrier to participation or turning the experience into a commercial transaction.
Your donation helps us continue hosting these gatherings, collaborate with writers and facilitators, and develop new literary experiences for our community. While some specialised workshops are ticketed to cover their delivery costs, our broader mission remains centred on making literature more accessible.
Every contribution, whether through a donation, a partnership, books, a venue or your time, helps us grow a more vibrant reading culture in Indonesia.
Thank you for being part of the journey.
Why support Shelf Therapy?
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Community Gatherings & Literary Experiences
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Thoughtful Conversations & Creative Content
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Pop-Up Reading Corners & Free Book Swap BookShelf
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Collaborations with Writers, Artists & Local Communities
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Creating More Accessible Literary Spaces for Young Readers
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Inspiring a New Generation of Readers in Indonesia
Frequently Asked Questions
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You can support Shelf Therapy through contributions, collaborations, partnerships, book donations, volunteering, attending events, or simply by sharing our mission and becoming part of the community.
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As an independent and growing literary platform, contributions help us continue creating meaningful literary spaces, workshops, gatherings, and accessible reading experiences for younger generations in Indonesia.
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Yes. We welcome thoughtful in-kind contributions such as books, venue support, creative services, event partnerships, and other resources that support our initiatives.
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Yes. Contributions can be made in honor or memory of someone who inspired a love for reading, storytelling, education, or community.
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Shelf Therapy is an independent community-led literary platform currently supported by Yayasan Mudra Swari Saraswati as it continues to grow sustainably.
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Shelf Therapy is currently focused on building and sustaining its community initiatives and literary programming. As the platform grows, we hope to create sustainable revenue streams that allow the community, its programs, and future team to continue growing long-term.
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Yes. We collaborate with brands, publishers, hospitality spaces, cultural organizations, writers, artists, and creative communities that align with our values and vision.