Bringing the joy of book
shopping back to
Downtown Minneapolis
our mission…
is to provide a community-informed space that celebrates and supports independent publishers and local authors, by serving as a go-to source for books and literary events that bring readers and authors together across cultures.
Strive Bookstore is located in the historic Young Quinlan Building :
901 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Get to know our Anchor Independent Publishers and their book collections featured at Strive Bookstore
Green Card Voices
A non-profit organization dedicated to build inclusive and integrated communities between immigrants and their neighbors through multimedia storytelling.
Planting People, Growing Justice
A non-profit utilizing the arts and humanities to promote literacy and diversity in children’s books.
Strive Publishing
Our own in-house publishing organization with a focus on investing in Black authors from the MSP area.
Elva Resa
An award-winning, mission-driven, traditional independent publishing company specializing in quality resources about military family life.
Media highlights
“I really want to focus on this beautiful space. Making it a community space, a go-to-place where people can feel comfortable and free to come in as they are and be their authentic selves. To connect with others across cultures and across different races…” - Mary Taris
"I started out as an independent publisher and I understand the obstacles and barriers involved in getting your books into bookstores or even into distribution," - Mary Taris
Mary Taris spoke on the Early Risers Podcast at the 2023 MN State Fair for a discussion on representation and diversity in children's books.
The Strive Mini Bookshop at Sistah Co-op IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED AS OF DECEMBER 2024 - THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES SISTAH CO-OP!
The original Strive Bookstore WAS a mini-bookstore featuring titles by Strive Publishing, independently published Black authors, and a curated list of titles that represent the diversity within Black literature.
Location: IDS Center
80 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Hours: PERMANENTLY CLOSED AS OF DECEMBER 2024