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Read And Shop
A family shops for books at the now-online local multicultural children's book store MiJa Books.
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Our 2023 gift guide showcases Southern California authors and illustrators. While you can always shop online — or go to your local library — these indie stores aim to make your holiday errands fun for all ages.
Indies First Small Business Saturday in Montrose: Longstanding children’s bookstore Once Upon A Time will have special promotions including discounts, prizes, and gift-wrapping on Saturday, Nov. 25 at 2207 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose. The shop is hosting local authors between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., including Charlotte Offsay, whose book Challah Day is part of our guide. If you’re lucky, you might spot feline shop celebrity Pippi Longstocking. More info here.
Sip cider in Pasadena: Octavia’s Bookshelf, named for one of the city’s most famous authors, will have hot apple cider on Monday, Nov. 27, also known as Cyber Monday (get it?). Find the shop at 1365 North Hill Ave.
Shop and craft in the San Fernando Valley: Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural and Bookstore hosts Winterlandia on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 2–7 p.m. at 12677 Glenoaks Blvd. in Sylmar. The free event features arts workshops, children’s storytimes and food. Shop for books focused on Chicano, Latino, and Indigenous stories. More info here.
Go deeper: 17 Picture Books For The Kid In All Of Us
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