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BY DACIA GARCIA
Birdhouse Books & Gifts is owned and operated by Abby Strite who brings her dog Mae Mae with her to work.
The bookshop leans into its name by selling bird-related books and locally-made birdhouses.
PHOTOS BY DACIA GARCIA COMMUNITY IMPACT
Birdhouse Books & Gifts cultivates inclusive space Abby Strite dreamt of starting a community-fo- cused business. In September 2024, her vision came to fruition with Birdhouse Books & Gifts. The backstory out the store’s gift options. The shop also hosts a variety of events, including inclusive poetry nights and book readings. The impact
The store sells gifts from cards and hair clips to candles and bookmarks.
The inspiration behind the name of the shop came from her goal to create a comforting space. “I want people to come in and feel like they can breathe, like they’re maybe sitting in the tree, reading a book, the birds are chirping around you and there’s light ltering through the leaves and you can feel that peace,” Strite said. Strite proudly promotes the business is wom- an-owned, veteran-owned and LGBTQ-owned. Readers of all genres can nd at least one book to pique their interest. Customers can also check
With all the business’s community ties, Strite said she has a mountain of favorite memories since opening. She shared one in particular about an author, Drew Edwards, who’s daughter took her rst steps while he was promoting his graphic novel at the store. “Everybody in the store turned and cheered her on. It was just one of the most beautiful human moments that makes you feel like this is life. This is what it’s about. This is community,” Strite said.
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5925 Burnet Road, Austin www.birdhousebooksatx.com
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