26 Jul 2024
5 Indie Bookstores That Stand For Abortion Rights
Indie bookstores stand for whatever they want to. They choose their right side of history. These 5 chose to stand for women’s right to choose.

1. Curious Iguana, Frederick MD

Tom & Marlene England donate a portion of their monthly book sales to a variety of nonprofits, such as Kentucky Health Justice Initiative, Sister Song Reproductive Justice, and the Women’s Health Center of West Virginia!

https://curiousiguana.com/

Tom & Marlene England, Curious Iguana

Tom & Marlene England, Curious Iguana

2. Montana Book Company, Helena MT

Charlie Crawford & Chelsia Rice built their business on supporting National Abortion Funds, Planned Parenthood, and other organizations who work on issues of literacy, education, and social justice!

https://www.mtbookco.com/

Charlie Crawford & Chelsia Rice, Montana Book Co.

Charlie Crawford & Chelsia Rice, Montana Book Co.

3. Charis Books & More, Decatur GA

A 50-year-old mission driven feminist bookstore LGBTQ-owned by Sara Look & Angela Gabriel that is “always working in the practice of being pro-woman, pro-queer, pro-trans, pro-sex, pro-survivor, pro-disabled, pro-fat, pro-poor, pro-worker, pro-old, pro-child, pro-abortion, pro-families, pro-immigrant, pro-protester, pro-harm reduction, pro-recovery, pro-animal, pro-earth"!

https://www.charisbooksandmore.com/

Sara Look & Angela Gabriel, Charis Books & More

Sara Look & Angela Gabriel, Charis Books & More

4. Power and Light Press, Silver City NM

Kyle Durrie more accurately runs a print shop but still one that brilliantly printed this tote bag that has raised over $125,000 for Planned Parenthood so far!

https://powerandlightpress.com/

Kyle Durrie, Power and Light Press

Kyle Durrie, Power and Light Press

5. Left Bank Books, St. Louis MO

Kris Kleindienst’s bookstore produces 300 events for the community each year, hosts 8 book clubs, promotes literacy and literacy arts within St. Louis schools through her Left Bank Book Foundation, and supports numerous causes including Planned Parenthood of St. Louis!

https://www.left-bank.com/

Kris Kleindienst, Left Bank Books

Kris Kleindienst, Left Bank Books

Looking for a book? Shop your local bookstore or support an indie bookstore online! #SupportLocal #SupportSmallBusinesses

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