Friday, 17 July 2020

Directory of independent children's booksellers

Many independent children's bookshops and booksellers are currently in a very vulnerable financial position and need sustained customer support if they're going to survive beyond the next few months. This map is in no way fully comprehensive but hopefully it's a useful starting point to help find your local children's bookshop. Any further suggestions for additions to the map would be hugely appreciated, please add them in the comments box below.

If you do end up buying a book as a result of this map and you have a few seconds spare, do let me know by posting a comment - it would be great to know that it's being used.

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39 comments:

  1. Jim Cownie17 July 2020 at 20:56

    You should add Max Minerva's https://maxminervas.co.uk/

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  2. Tricia18 July 2020 at 09:42

    Quinn’s in Market Harborough

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  3. Unknown18 July 2020 at 10:09

    Broadhusrts, Southport http://www.ckbroadhurst.co.uk/

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  4. Unknown18 July 2020 at 10:13

    Barter Books, Alnwick https://www.barterbooks.co.uk/

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  5. Vida Guildford18 July 2020 at 10:21

    Hi, thank you so much for doing this, and for including Jacqson Diego Story Emporium on the map. However, for some reason the address is wrong. Our actual address is 444 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 9LA. Our website is jacqsondiego.com

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    1. Jon Biddle18 July 2020 at 15:35

      Sorted, thanks. Put the wrong postcode in I think.

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  6. Barker and Jones Staff18 July 2020 at 16:41

    Our company has stores in Naas Co Kildare, Waterford City, Wexford City and Kilkenny City! We are independent and proud!

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  7. Tony Higginson18 July 2020 at 17:09

    Jon you are doing a massive job here and I and all Indies are eternally grateful. I hope the BA and others see and make use of their PR to get this seen. I had 2 orders today from your initial 'help' my website is new and a boost like this really helps it get seen.

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    1. Jon Biddle18 July 2020 at 17:20

      Thanks Tony, really appreciate your comment. Hopefully it will get used. I was also planning to have an 'Indie Bookseller of the Week' focus or something similar, ask a few questions, get some recommendations, etc.

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  8. Unknown18 July 2020 at 17:46

    Brilliant idea John. Please would you add https://www.creditoncommunitybookshop.co.uk/ a brilliant community bookshop local to me which also organises lots of author visits for schools.
    My favourite Indy bookshop in Bath with the most extraordinary book knowledge for readers of all ages is https://mrbsemporium.com/

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  9. Richard Charlesworth18 July 2020 at 18:09

    Hi Jon. Alligators Mouth Bookshop in Richmond, SW London. Fantastic team and quality recommendations.
    2A Church Ct, Richmond TW9 1JL,

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  10. Lucy - Cape Ability18 July 2020 at 19:41

    Hi, what a great idea! Do you include online only independent book sellers? We have www.capeability.co.uk, which is teaching children of EYFS/ KS1 ages growth mindset through beautiful (if I do say so myself) stories.

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  11. CVR19 July 2020 at 07:49

    Cover to Cover, Mumbles, Swansea

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  12. Anna Rymer19 July 2020 at 09:32

    There’s also News From Nowhere Bookshop in Liverpool - they have a wonderful day l and very considered children’s section 😊😊

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  13. Nicole Burrell20 July 2020 at 07:29

    Do you include independent Usborne Organisers in your list? I believe I offer an amazing service in recommending the best books for families and helping schools and nurseries to recieve free books. Would love to be on your wonderful map.

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    1. Jon Biddle20 July 2020 at 11:44

      Hi, thanks for your message. Not currently listing Usborne Organisers currently, that would probably need a new map. Jon

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  14. Alice20 July 2020 at 13:33

    Madhatter Bookshop in Wantage, postcode OX12 9AQ is independent and fabulous!

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  15. Miss Riley20 July 2020 at 13:52

    Books and Pieces is fantastic and independent in Leicestershire. Postcode is LE7 4WH. Very highly recommended.

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  16. EBD3520 July 2020 at 15:02

    Alligator’s Mouth in Richmond upon Thames and is amazing! A real friend and help to teachers! https://www.thealligatorsmouth.co.uk/

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  17. Beth Martin23 July 2020 at 22:40

    Many thanks for doing this! Please can you add in Barnett's Books of Wadhurst. We have a superb children's department which was designed by the children themselves: www.barnettsbooks.com

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  18. Folkestone26 July 2020 at 21:30

    www.moolikeamonkey.com

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  19. Jenny Capon27 July 2020 at 08:53

    This is great! Portobello Bookshop in Portobello Edinburgh has brilliant and big children's section, including really good graphic novels collection. www.theportobellobookshop.com @portybooks on twitter.

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  20. Dominic Lee12 September 2020 at 18:54

    Not strictly a bookshop, but Atomic Comics in Yeovil has a great range of graphic novels which cater for all ages and very knowledgeable staff who can help support with which comic books/graphic novels are best for which ages. They've been helpful in helping me with my book corner for a primary school

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    https://atomiccomicsandgames.co.uk/
    https://www.facebook.com/AtomicComicsandGames

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  21. Unknown13 September 2020 at 12:38

    Could you please add Banner Books, 3 The Square, Ennistymon, Co. Clare, V95 D300, Republic of Ireland. www.bannerbooks.ie (FB https://www.facebook.com/ClareBannerBooks/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Banner_Books) - we have a large selection of books for children.

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    1. Unknown13 September 2020 at 12:40

      Thank you so much for your hard work on this!

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    2. Unknown19 September 2020 at 15:54

      Thank you so much for adding Banner Books.

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  22. Jen Jones23 October 2020 at 07:24

    You should have 'Write Blend' on there. Owner Bob Stone is fabulous. The address is: Write Blend, 124 South Road, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 0LR

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  23. Rachel C23 October 2020 at 07:30

    This is a great idea! Please could you add Village Books in Dulwich (1d Calton Avenue SE21 7DE? They have a fabulous selection of children’s books and their recommendations/suggestions are always spot on. Thank you.

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  24. Unknown23 October 2020 at 09:16

    Dornoch Bookshop should be added - great local bookshop with fantastic children's section.

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  25. Unknown23 October 2020 at 09:26

    Bookpoint in Dunoon, Argyll

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  26. Sweyn Hunter23 October 2020 at 09:27

    Stromness Books and Prints, Graham Place, Stromness, Orkney

    https://g.co/kgs/gU79gi

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  27. Unknown23 October 2020 at 09:38

    Whitties in Peebles 3 Pennel's Close, High St, Peebles EH45 8AG

    It's a brilliant wee shop run by a very friendly couple

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  28. John Shelley23 October 2020 at 10:19

    I think the one in Wymondham outside Norwich is community bookshop Kett's Books. You have a tag, but no information. https://www.kettsbooks.co.uk/

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  29. Anonymous23 October 2020 at 10:56

    The Secret Bookshelf
    Unit 8a The Courtyard, 38 Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DP

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  30. Me23 October 2020 at 13:59

    The Book House in Thame, Oxfordshire, is amazing, with incredible staff!
    http://thebookhousethame.co.uk/

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  31. Anonymous24 October 2020 at 15:00

    Please could you add Hurrah For Books, an online children's bookshop which focuses on inclusive and diverse children's books. Based in East Grinstead, West Sussex.
    www.hurrahforbooks.co.uk

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  32. Amanda2 November 2020 at 23:22

    Such a fantastic idea, thank you. Please can you add www.amandasbooks.co.uk based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.

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  33. Unknown12 February 2021 at 10:26

    Please can you add www.swiftbooks.ie We are a new online book store owned and run by two women. We have a pop up shop on the West Pier in Howth (currently closed due to restrictions) Many thanks. Claire

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  34. Anonymous12 February 2021 at 22:25

    Please add The Barnes Bookshop 98 Church Road London SW13 0DQ
    @bookshopbarnes www.barnesbookshop.co.uk
    A great selection of childrens and YA books at this community bookshop

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