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Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre

Book store · Akron ·

Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre

Book store · Akron ·
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Founded by Akron author Rachel E. Cargle, this Black-, woman-, and queer-owned literary hub curates QTBIPOC voices and hosts writing workshops and reader meetups around town. Covered by regional media, it’s a welcoming place to read and connect.

https://www.elizabethsofakronshop.com/
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Black-owned bookstore amplifying marginalized voices, offering workshops

woman-owned
queer-owned
space for conversation
space for learning
space for connection
lgbtq friendly
trans safespace

21 Furnace St, Akron, OH 44308 Get directions

Credit card accepted
Debit card accepted
Free Wi-Fi
LGBTQ friendly
Trans safe
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Information

Black-owned bookstore amplifying marginalized voices, offering workshops

woman-owned
queer-owned
space for conversation
space for learning
space for connection
lgbtq friendly
trans safespace

21 Furnace St, Akron, OH 44308 Get directions

Credit card accepted
Debit card accepted
Free Wi-Fi
LGBTQ friendly
Trans safe
Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre by null
Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre by null
Elizabeth's Bookshop & Writing Centre by null
See full details

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