Independent booksellers across the U.S. celebrated International Women's Day yesterday. Here's a sampling from their social media pages:
Copperfish Books, Punta Gorda, Fla.: "Happy International Women's Day, and Women's History Month! This month, we're proud to highlight a diverse collection of stories written by women and about women which honors the vast contributions that women have made in virtually every nook and cranny of history. We hope that our selections will inspire you to look at our shared history, and the people in it, from a new perspective."
Bookmiser, Marietta, Ga.: "Today is International Women's Day! Celebrated each year on March 8, International Women's Day commemorates the movement for women's rights and celebrates the political, cultural, social, and economic achievements of women. It is also a day to continue fighting for gender equality: for equal pay and work opportunities for women, and for equality in access to education and healthcare worldwide. It is also a day to work to eradicate violence against women. It is celebrated around the world and supported by various groups. Small and large gatherings and conferences take place. It is a day of celebration, but also a day of taking new initiatives and action."
The Bookstore Plus, Lake Placid, N.Y.: "Happy International Women's Day! Today, and everyday, we are proud to amplify the voices and stories of inspiring women such as these. As you walk by our window display, we hope you too will #ChooseToChallenge the status quo."
The Bookshop, East Nashville, Tenn.: "Dream big, y'all. #internationalwomensday #womanowned."
Birchbark Books and Native Arts, Minneapolis, Minn.: "Miigwech to our friend who chalked our walk for #internationalwomensday2021!! Come by for curbside pickup and reflect on what this day means to you."
Pages Bookshop, Detroit, Mich.: "Happy #internationalwomensday! You can celebrate with us and other women who run Detroit bookshops tonight at 7 p.m. with the @Detroit Writing Room's Speaker Series!"
Elliott Bay Book Company, Seattle, Wash.: "What better day to read a book by a woman than International Women's Day? These are just a few of our fiction recommendations, but the shelves are filled with amazing reads!"
Bards Alley Bookshop, Vienna, Va.: "Lynne is celebrating #InternationalWomensDay and #WomensHistoryMonth with Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Saved the World! This book is as inspiring as it is educational, a must for any budding feminist's library."
Harriett's Bookshop, Philadelphia, Pa.: "Happy International Womens Day #IWD2021.... Wouldnt it be dope if there was a business district in EVERY major city dedicated to Black women owned businesses? How is it that this doesn't already exist?"
Wild Geese Bookshop, Franklin, Ind.: "Happy #InternationalWomensDay from this woman-owned indie bookshop. Thank you for helping me not fall flat on my face after making this giant leap from litigation in 2016. Women telling their stories keeps wind in my sails.... I sell books because books and words have rescued me again and again. I hope you find something here or in your visits with us that helps you feel better and stronger."
Bridgeside Books, Waterbury, Vt.: "In the U.S., about 40% of businesses are women-owned... but here in Waterbury, I believe our percentage is higher. I raise a virtual glass to all the amazing women business owners in our community...."
Orinda Books, Orinda, Calif.: "Happy International Women's Day! Come see our new table and pick up your favorite female author or read a biography about incredible women in history."
Itinerant Literate Books, Charleston, S.C.: "Hey, all, Danielle here. It's March 8, which means it's time for my annual post celebrating these two badass, hardworking, crazy-intelligent women: our co-owners, Christen and Julia. (I never warn them, I just do it.) Happy #internationalwomensday2021 to all of our fellow women-owned-and-operated businesses out there!"
Blue Willow Bookshop, Houston, Tex.: "Happy International Women's Day from your local, woman-owned, independent bookstore! (In-person photo taken pre-quarantine! One day we'll get an updated staff photo...)"