Elizabeth’s Bookshop & Writing Centre was founded in 2020 by Rachel E. Cargle to amplify marginalized voices. As Akron’s only Black-owned, woman-owned, and queer-owned bookstore, we curate books that challenge perspectives and inspire change.
With shelves and events at Akron’s Northside Marketplace, and workshops and meetups at The Well CDC, we’re more than a bookstore—creating space for conversation, learning, and connection through the power of storytelling.
Founded in 2020 by Rachel E. Cargle
Founded by Rachel E. Cargle, Elizabeth’s Bookshop & Writing Centre’s catalog highlights, amplifies and celebrates the work of QTBIPOC writers, who are often excluded from traditional cultural, social & academic canons. Through curated collections of own voices' narratives, EBWC seeks to educate & re-shape the lens of readers as they see themselves and how they view the world.
A percentage of Elizabeth’s proceeds go to support the work of The Loveland Foundation, Inc, providing free therapy for Black women, girls and gender non-conforming individuals.