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Boutiques in Kansas That Accept New Brands

These 5 independent shops in Kansas publicly say they accept submissions from brands, makers and artists. 3 take pitches by email and 2 by online form; the most common categories are books, stationery, prints. Every card links to a listing with the shop's own instructions, checked on 2026-10-17.

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City page coming at 15 shops (12 so far, not counting galleries or pop-up markets)
Downtown Mission / Johnson Dr · Mission

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.

FormWholesale buying, small first order; no consignmentBooks
Downtown Lawrence / Massachusetts St · Lawrence

Wonder Fair

Lawrence art shop for handmade prints, zines, comics, art books, stickers, pins and inventive stationery and art supplies.

Heads up: Rarely wants poetry, fiction or self-published children's books.

EmailMail samplesFaireIn personWholesale for non-local workPrintsStationery
Downtown Lawrence / Massachusetts St · Lawrence

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.

MailIn personThey order through Ingram at the regular trade discountBooks
Downtown Mission / Johnson Dr · Mission

Truly Madly Depot

Eclectic gift, art and paper shop in Mission carrying products from around the world, with a Kansas City artists + makers section.

Heads up: Local makers aren't their primary focus; the email route is for KC artists and makers.

EmailWholesaleGiftsArtStationery
The Fairway Shops · Fairway

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.

FormEmailSelf-published: IngramSpark, returnableBooks

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