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
The original Strive Bookstore is 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: Tues-Frid 10a-5p