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.
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.
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You should add Max Minerva's https://maxminervas.co.uk/
ReplyDeleteQuinn’s in Market Harborough
ReplyDeleteBroadhusrts, Southport http://www.ckbroadhurst.co.uk/
ReplyDeleteBarter Books, Alnwick https://www.barterbooks.co.uk/
ReplyDeleteHi, 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
ReplyDeleteSorted, thanks. Put the wrong postcode in I think.
DeleteOur company has stores in Naas Co Kildare, Waterford City, Wexford City and Kilkenny City! We are independent and proud!
ReplyDeleteJon 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.
ReplyDeleteThanks 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.
DeleteBrilliant 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.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite Indy bookshop in Bath with the most extraordinary book knowledge for readers of all ages is https://mrbsemporium.com/
Hi Jon. Alligators Mouth Bookshop in Richmond, SW London. Fantastic team and quality recommendations.
ReplyDelete2A Church Ct, Richmond TW9 1JL,
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.
ReplyDeleteCover to Cover, Mumbles, Swansea
ReplyDeleteThere’s also News From Nowhere Bookshop in Liverpool - they have a wonderful day l and very considered children’s section 😊😊
ReplyDeleteDo 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.
ReplyDeleteHi, thanks for your message. Not currently listing Usborne Organisers currently, that would probably need a new map. Jon
DeleteMadhatter Bookshop in Wantage, postcode OX12 9AQ is independent and fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBooks and Pieces is fantastic and independent in Leicestershire. Postcode is LE7 4WH. Very highly recommended.
ReplyDeleteAlligator’s Mouth in Richmond upon Thames and is amazing! A real friend and help to teachers! https://www.thealligatorsmouth.co.uk/
ReplyDeleteMany 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
ReplyDeletewww.moolikeamonkey.com
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteNot 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
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.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your hard work on this!
DeleteThank you so much for adding Banner Books.
DeleteYou should have 'Write Blend' on there. Owner Bob Stone is fabulous. The address is: Write Blend, 124 South Road, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 0LR
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteDornoch Bookshop should be added - great local bookshop with fantastic children's section.
ReplyDeleteBookpoint in Dunoon, Argyll
ReplyDeleteStromness Books and Prints, Graham Place, Stromness, Orkney
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Whitties in Peebles 3 Pennel's Close, High St, Peebles EH45 8AG
ReplyDeleteIt's a brilliant wee shop run by a very friendly couple
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/
ReplyDeleteThe Secret Bookshelf
ReplyDeleteUnit 8a The Courtyard, 38 Scotch Quarter, Carrickfergus, County Antrim, BT38 7DP
The Book House in Thame, Oxfordshire, is amazing, with incredible staff!
ReplyDeletehttp://thebookhousethame.co.uk/
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.
ReplyDeletewww.hurrahforbooks.co.uk
Such a fantastic idea, thank you. Please can you add www.amandasbooks.co.uk based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex.
ReplyDeletePlease 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
ReplyDeletePlease add The Barnes Bookshop 98 Church Road London SW13 0DQ
ReplyDelete@bookshopbarnes www.barnesbookshop.co.uk
A great selection of childrens and YA books at this community bookshop