Women & Children First

This self-proclaimed feminist bookstore carries more than 30,000 books by and about women. It also boasts an extensive selection of children's books and a vast collection of gay and lesbian fiction.

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  • Phone

    (773) 769-9299

  • Website

    womenandchildrenfirst.com

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  • Type

    Bookstore

Address

5233 N Clark St (at Farragut Ave.) Chicago , IL 60640 United States

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Chicagoist

With a staff that features writers, political activists, and mothers, Women and Children First has amassed legions of devoted fans drawn to the bookseller's unassuming and inclusive charm. Read more

Connor G

Great selection of both fiction and nonfiction, as well as cute gift items . Be sure to check out their discount section in the back of the store!

Mightybytes

One of the largest feminist bookstores in the country , Women and Children First has 30,000 books by and about women, as well as a vast selection of children’s books and LGBT fiction and non-fiction. Read more

Cynthia Drescher

It's the bookstore on which Fred Armisen based the "Women & Women First" bookstore sketches in Portlandia.

Matt Dicker

The yearly outdoor book sale is amazing: full of great books at amazing prices...$2 for paperbacks and $3 for hardcovers.

Anne B.

Best bookstore . Little expensive . Awesome events . Great people.

Andersonville Chamber Of Commerce

Lots of author events , a weekly story time for kids, and notecards with staff recommendations all over the place! Who needs Amazon?

Timmie Schneider

This place is fantastic! A little of everything!

Erin

Great place to find new books ! Nice people & neighborhood .

Jen

A huge selection of books and the store offers plenty of discussion groups.

Allison Grossman

great selection

Sharlene King

If you're a frequent visitor, sign-up for the "membership" program. $25/year is 10% off every purchase.

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