Kansas City bookstores accepting local authors & zines
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
The Book Club
Small, carefully curated bookshop and café in Mission that reviews Kansas City writers' work every quarter.
Heads up: Quarterly review; replies come a few weeks after the quarter closes, and no reply means not selected.
The Raven Book Store
Lawrence's beloved independent bookstore on Mass Street.
Heads up: Book must be available through Ingram at a regular discount; Amazon/CreateSpace titles aren't stocked.
KD's Books
Independent bookstore in downtown Lee's Summit that supports local writers.
Heads up: Special consideration for KC-metro authors.
Rainy Day Books
Long-running Kansas City indie bookstore at The Fairway Shops, known for its author events.
Heads up: Amazon imprints or Amazon-only books are likely not carried.
Trailhead Books
New-and-used bookshop that also sells cards, journals and educational games and puzzles, and is building a local author reading schedule.
Heads up: Their page says only "Based in Kansas City, Missouri" and gives no street address or placement terms.
Faded Pages Bookstore
Belton bookstore focused on romance and genre fiction, especially signed indie titles and special editions.
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