Name: Pop Up: Schooltastic Book Fair for Grownups
Start: 2026-05-16T17:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-05-16T17:00:00.000Z
Location: BookWoman

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BookWoman's playful take on the book fair you loved in school — minus the homework. Browse curated selections of LGBTQ+ literature, banned books, and progressive titles while reconnecting with the joy of discovering something new. A nostalgic, community-minded afternoon celebrating reading and queer voices.

Pop Up: Schooltastic Book Fair for Grownups

On Saturday, May 16th at 12:00 PM, BookWoman's playful take on the book fair you loved in school — minus the homework. Browse curated selections of LGBTQ+ literature, banned b...

BookWoman's playful take on the book fair you loved in school — minus the homework. Browse curated selections of LGBTQ+ literature, banned books, and progressive titles while reconnecting with the joy...

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BookWoman's playful take on the book fair you loved in school — minus the homework. Browse curated selections of LGBTQ+ literature, banned books, and progressiv...

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Pop Up: Schooltastic Book Fair for Grownups - May 16, 2026 - BookWoman

BookWoman is an independent feminist and LGBTQA+ bookstore located in Austin, Texas, celebrating over 50 years of community service. The store specializes in curated selections of trans, non-binary, lesbian, and LGBTQ+ literature, alongside banned books and progressive titles across all genres. BookWoman hosts community events, maintains a mask-required policy for patron safety, and actively supports feminist and queer voices through its extensive inventory and advocacy work.

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