Birchbark Books

Birchbark Books stands as one of the most distinctive bookstores in America, founded by acclaimed Ojibwe novelist Louise Erdrich in Minneapolis's Kenwood neighborhood. The store centers Native American literature, art, and storytelling while offering a broad selection of literary fiction, poetry, and children's books that appeals to all readers. The entrance through a traditional birchbark doorway signals that this is a space where Indigenous culture is not an afterthought but the foundation. The Native American literature section is the most comprehensive in the country, spanning traditional stories, contemporary fiction, poetry, history, and political writing. The store also features Native art, jewelry, and other works by Indigenous artists, creating an immersive cultural experience. Rare and signed editions by Native authors are available for collectors, and the confessional booth repurposed as a reading nook has become one of the most photographed corners in Minneapolis bookselling.