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not stated, Kansas City, MO

Trailhead Books

Heads up: Their page says only "Based in Kansas City, Missouri" and gives no street address or placement terms.

New-and-used bookshop that also sells cards, journals and educational games and puzzles, and is building a local author reading schedule.

Location
not stated, Kansas City, MO
Address
not stated
Pitch method
Email, In person
Terms
Not stated
Local only
Yes: Local authors
Carries
Books, Cards, Kids & toys
Instagram
Not listed
Last verified
2026-10-24

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