Houston shops that take makers on consignment
These 6 shops publicly say they accept submissions. Each card links to a listing with the exact pitch instructions from the shop's own website. Read how to pitch to retailers and grab the free line sheet template before you hit send.
The 6 shops
Blue Willow Bookshop
West Houston's neighborhood bookshop, at the corner of Memorial and Dairy Ashford since 1996 (a bookshop on that site since 1973).
Heads up: Paid program: $25 administrative fee. Greater Houston authors only.
Brazos Bookstore
Independent literary bookstore in Houston since 1974, owned by a group of Houstonians; strong in literature, art and architecture, and children's books.
Heads up: The 2026 consignment window has closed (it reopens in late spring/early summer). Stocking requests for distributed books stay open.
The Adventure Begins
Game and hobby store that hosts original art by local artists on its walls and shelves.
Village Books
Indie bookshop in The Woodlands with events and a nonprofit, Reading Is Revolutionary.
Heads up: No spiral-bound books and nothing with AI-generated stories, art or illustrations.
LIT Java Coffee & Books
Coffee shop and bookstore in Pearland with book clubs and author events.
Heads up: Mailed books are not returned.
SisStore Joy Christian Bookstore
Christian bookstore celebrating Black women authors and artisans.
Heads up: Paid program: $49.99 a month plus 20% of sales.
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