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Milwaukee area, Milwaukee, WI

Story Keepers Books

Heads up: Their contact page gives only the LLC address (3241 N 87, Milwaukee 53222). Third-party listings put the storefront at 7035 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214. Confirm the address before you drop anything off.

Independent bookshop that consigns books by local authors alongside work by local artists and makers.

Location
Milwaukee area, Milwaukee, WI
Address
Story Keepers LLC, 3241 N 87, Milwaukee WI 53222 (contact address on their site)
Pitch method
Form, Email
Terms
Consignment for Milwaukee-area authors, artists and makers: creators keep 75% and the store keeps 25%.
Buying model
Consignment
Split & fees
75% of each sale to the author
Local only
Yes: Milwaukee-area authors, artists and makers
Carries
Books, Art, Prints, Gifts, Cards
Instagram
Not listed
Last verified
2026-10-26

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