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Shops in Ohio With Online Product Submission Forms

These 6 shops accept product submissions through a form on their own website. All are in Ohio; see all 278 nationwide.

The 6 shops

Uptown Westerville · Westerville

Birdie Books

Uptown Westerville indie bookstore that curates a quarterly collection of local author and illustrator titles.

Heads up: Submissions accepted year-round but selected quarterly; they contact you only if chosen.

FormIf chosen, they buy 3 initial copies of your bookBooks
German Village · Columbus

The Book Loft of German Village

German Village's rambling indie bookstore, working with hundreds of authors a year in store and at events around Central Ohio.

Heads up: Currently only books by Ohioans and/or about Ohio; no AI-generated content.

FormThey order through IngramBooks
Arlington Ave · Upper Arlington

Cover to Cover Children's Books

Children's bookstore (ages 0-18) run by former educators, librarians and booksellers for more than 40 years.

Heads up: As a general rule no self-published titles (including vanity presses and Amazon imprints) and nothing made with AI.

FormNo consignment and no direct purchases from authorsBooksKids & toys
Downtown Delaware · Delaware

Beanbag Books

Downtown Delaware indie bookstore that hosts a monthly Local Author Showcase.

Heads up: Their authors page doesn't name a specific submission channel; the contact form is the route listed on their site.

FormPublisher/Ingram titles, returnable; no consignmentBooks
Uptown Westerville · Westerville

Ohio Art Market

Uptown Westerville shop of 100+ Ohio artisans: all local, all handmade, all Ohio, from woodwork and jewelry to honey and T-shirts.

Heads up: No new vendors accepted after October 1 (the store is set for Christmas), though you can still apply.

FormGiftsHomeArt
German Village · Columbus

The Red Stable

German Village souvenir and gift shop in an 1872 horse livery, carrying 100+ local artists and vendors plus a second-floor local art gallery.

Heads up: Local-made products from German Village, Columbus and Ohio.

FormGeneral consignment 50/50. Fine artGiftsArtPrints

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