Women & Children First

What you’ll find

Fiction, poetry, memoir, politics, gender studies, LGBTQ+ writing, children's and young-adult books, magazines, cards, gifts and store merchandise. Staff curation and book groups make it especially strong for finding new queer voices rather than only familiar bestsellers.

Best time to browse

Arrive shortly after opening for recommendations and slow browsing. Evening launches and book groups are a major part of the shop, so consult the official calendar: attend for community, or choose another window if an event crowd would make browsing difficult.

Online store & international shipping

The official catalogue supports shipped orders, preorders, audiobooks and ebooks. Event titles and signed stock can follow special fulfilment rules, so read the individual listing. The operator's live checkout is the source of truth for destination, rate and delivery estimate.

Payment methods

Online methods are shown in the secure checkout and may differ from the Clark Street register. The operator does not publish a durable complete card-and-wallet list on the accessible store page; contact staff when a specific method or institutional purchase is required.

Privacy & inclusion

A queer-owned feminist bookstore and all-ages community space. Masks are strongly encouraged for ordinary shopping and required for most in-store events, with free masks at the entrance. The website reports an ADA review; request event accommodations in advance when needed.