Woodland Pattern Book Center

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720 E Locust St
Milwaukee, WI 53212

Woodland Pattern Book Center is a renowned literary hub located in Milwaukee, WI. With a collection of over 25,000 small-press poetry titles, it is home to the largest selection of haiku in North America and the biggest selection of books by Native American authors in Wisconsin. The center is dedicated to the dissemination of independent literature, particularly poetry, and supports writers and publishers from historically marginalized backgrounds. Visitors are encouraged to explore the space, study poetry and book arts, and browse the center's online book inventory.

Woodland Pattern Book Center is committed to promoting racial justice and acknowledges the traditional Potawatomi, Ho-Chunk, and Menominee homelands on which it operates. The center actively works towards dismantling white supremacy and supports the voices and experiences of Black, brown, and Indigenous communities. With a mission-driven approach, Woodland Pattern Book Center serves as a vital resource for literary enthusiasts, offering a diverse range of poetry, unconventional texts, and hand-made items.

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5.06 reviews
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Rae R.
2/3/2018

awesome. great space. lovely people and events. most importantly--they have readings and a fine array of books.

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Andrew C.
3/24/2009

Its impressive - and unique for Milwaukee - selection of books on Native American and Latin American arts, history, culture, and politics highly recommends Woodland Pattern. However, its true...

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Colden H.
2/7/2011

Woodland Pattern is a gem. If you've never been there, it is time to go. It's less a bookstore than a curated collection of art. They are closed on Mondays.

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Nora M.
4/3/2016

This place has the biggest poetry section I've ever come across in a bookstore. I'm sad I couldn't spend longer there.

Greg F.
10/19/2016

An independent bookstore, gallery and performance space. Come check out music, movies, or poets. Sign up for a writing workshop or book club. Support poets by reading the collection of...

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