You may have an easier time picturing a true feminist bookstore by imagining the opposite of what you just saw. Many people have preconceived ideas of feminism that probably have… read more →
Located in Chicago, Illinois, Women and Children First Bookstore has been an integral part of its community since it first opened in 1979. Throughout the years, this bookstore has made… read more →
From its long purple awning to its brick façade, the exterior of Women & Children First has remained much the same over its nearly three-decade-long residence in the Andersonville Neighborhood… read more →
* Imagine being a young feminist in the late 1970s, fresh out of graduate school with a degree in literature from the University of Illinois. You have discussed starting a… read more →
In the article “Feminist Bookstores: Where Women’s Lives Matter,” Gina Mercurio of People Called Women says: “Feminist bookstores are a part of our endangered and crumbling infrastructure. If you can… read more →
Known for its thriving community of independent businesses, the Chicago neighborhood of Andersonville attracts a wide variety of people. Home to roughly 15,000 inhabitants, there are nearly twice as many people per… read more →