Hi everyone! My name is Jennifer Gaska and I'm the book blogger and reviewer behind the blog, Pop! Goes The Reader.

Patreon is a subscription service that allows friends and fans of a creator to show their support by pledging money, which is automatically charged at the beginning of each month, in exchange for exclusive rewards and perks made available only to patrons!

Pop! Goes The Reader is free and available to all, and that will never change. My primary goal has always been to create a positive, safe and inclusive space where we can all celebrate the triumphs and importance of middle grade and young adult literature together, and I sincerely hope I've been successful doing so.

That said, one of the greatest barriers to creativity is financial instability and uncertainty. Having a steady source of income that I could rely on every month on Patreon would allow me the freedom and opportunity to prioritize projects based on what I'm most excited and passionate about, and not simply based on financial considerations. Pop! Goes The Reader is a one-woman show that takes a great deal of time, work, and money to maintain. Money earned via Patreon would help to offset some of the expenses of maintaining Pop! Goes The Reader, including domain renewal, hosting, and the cost of materials used each week for The Writing's On The Wall wallpaper series.

Creating and offering rewards and exclusive content that my patrons are excited about is my top priority! Your contributions mean more than I can possibly say, and I want to make sure patrons feel their hard-earned money is being well-spent. Patrons of the various tiers will be given the following each month:
● A monthly Hot Off The Press post with over 100+ new middle grade, young adult and adult releases
● Exclusive recommendation guides for readers of all ages
● At least one exclusive digital download for your desktop and devices each month
● Handmade stickers

I always welcome feedback and suggestions from patrons and would love to know what you would like to see! Is there a reward you would like to receive as a patron that isn't yet available? If it's something I'm able to offer, I would be happy to include it in a current reward tier, or create a new one.

Want to catch up with me on a different platform? You can always reach out on Twitter and Instagram - I'd love to hear from you!