Organization Overview
In the center of downtown Minneapolis with a thriving literary scene, the Strive Bookstore is a community-informed space that celebrates and supports local Black authors and promotes multicultural literary events. We work to be a go-to source for books that inform hungry minds and inspire the community to build relationships across cultures. We strive to understand authors and readers while bringing them together to engage in the joy of books.
Mary Taris
Founder/CEO
Independent Bookstore Member
Member Since
12/13/2021
Ownership Type
Privately owned (LLC, sole proprietorship)
Business Concept
Mission based
Are your store’s employees unionized?
No
How would you describe your market?
Downtown
Black-owned
Woman-owned
Does your store have a strong focus in any of the following areas?
Black, Small press
Company overview
Strive Bookstore is on a mission to connect across cultures through the joy of books and literary events. We are proud to partner with independent publishers to help elevate under represented voices, beginning with our anchor publishers: Elva Resa Publishing Books for Military Families; Planting People Growing Justice Press with the Dr. Artika Tyner Collection; and Green Card Voices centering immigrant stories.
E-commerce Type
Bookshop
Bookstore Technology
Square
How many full-time employees does your store have?
1 to 2
How many part-time employees does your store have?
1 to 2
No
Do you carry magazines?
No
What is your primary business model?
For-profit
Bookshop.org Website
https://bookshop.org/shop/StriveBookstore