Verified Partners

Let's Work Together to Start a New Chapter

The Verified Partner Program is our way of spotlighting brands, authors, creatives, and organizations that truly align with the heart of Black Girls Who Read. This isn’t about ads for the sake of ads. It’s about trust, value, and meaningful collaboration.

The Program

Verified Partners are thoughtfully selected collaborators who support literacy, creativity, wellness, entrepreneurship, and the elevated bookish lifestyle our community loves. As a partner, you gain visibility within the BGWR ecosystem through curated features, directory placement, select promotional opportunities, and community-forward activations all while being held to a standard of quality and integrity.

This program exists to create win-win relationships. We champion partners who pour back into the community, show up authentically, and enhance the BGWR experience. If you’re here, it’s because you belong in the room.

Seed Partner

$15/month

Includes:

1 post per week (up to 4/month)
Educational, value-driven, or announcement-style
Listed on BGWR website (Partner Directory/Index)

Best for:

Active brands, launches, or service providers who want momentum.

Website Banner Advertising

Homepage banner: $50/month
Partner Directory banner: $35/month

Clickable, fixed placement for duration of term.

Newsletter Features

(Separate from Magazine)

Single feature: $25
Monthly package: $75
Weekly distribution (4 placements/month)

Best for:

Time-sensitive offers, launches, and conversions.

Growth Partner

$25/month

Includes:

Up to 3 posts per week
Content rotation encouraged (value, engagement, promotion)
Admin oversight to maintain quality
Listed on BGWR website

Best for:

Active brands, launches, or service providers who want momentum.

Magazine Only

Prices Vary

Display Ad Options (per issue)

Quarter-page ad: $50
Half-page ad: $85
Full-page ad: $125

Editorial Feature: $175

Includes:
- Founder or brand spotlight
- Story-driven, press-style feature
- Mission + impact focus
- Light CTA included

Best for:

Brands wanting long-term credibility and media-style exposure.

Virtual Partner Spotlight

$125/session

Includes:

45–60 minute live virtual session to BGWR community
Admin-hosted and moderated
Education-first presentation
Live Q&A with members
Replay access included

Positions partners as experts, not ads. *Variable plans available.

Bundles

Authority Bundle

$200/ one time fee

“Position me as a trusted voice in this community.”

Includes:

Virtual Partner Spotlight
- Free or ticketed format
1 sponsored post (admin-posted) after event
1 feature in The Stacks
Partner Index enhanced placement (3 months)
Partner Directory banner (30 days)

Best for:

Authors
Coaches
Educators
Thought leaders
Workshop hosts

Foundation Bundle

$50 / month

“I want consistent visibility without doing the most.”

Includes:

1 pre- approved group post per week
Partner Index listing
1 feature in The Stacks Newsletter (monthly mention or citation)

Best for:

New businesses
First-time partners
Authors testing visibility
Brands with limited bandwidth

Visibility Bundle

$75 / month

“I’m active, launching, and ready to be seen.”

Includes:

Up to 3 pre-approved group posts per week
Partner Index listing
1 sponsored post/month (admin-posted)
1 feature in The Stacks Newsletter (monthly)

Best for:

Service providers
Product launches
Coaches, educators, creatives
Brands building momentum

Why Advertise With BGWR

Promoting with Black Girls Who Read means showing up in a community built on trust, literacy, and cultural impact.

BGWR is more than an audience—it’s a publishing ecosystem and literary collective where Black women readers engage thoughtfully with the brands, authors, and resources introduced to them. Visibility here isn’t about noise or volume; it’s about relevance and alignment.

Our promotion opportunities are structured, ethical, and small-business friendly, designed to position your work as a meaningful contribution rather than an interruption. Through community features, The Stacks newsletter, Boundless Magazine, and curated experiences, your brand gains layered, credible visibility within a space that values storytelling, intention, and long-term connection.

I'm Ready to Apply

Please follow the link below to be directed to the application page.

Please take note of which level of partnership you are seeking to ensure accurate responses and approval from BGWR. We will ask for several pieces of information about your business, so please plan around 5-10 minutes for your application.

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