Kids Ink Children’s Bookstore is an independent, woman-owned store specializing in children’s books. This Indianapolis-based shop also provides games, puzzles and creative play toys. The bookstore also works with schools and libraries on book fairs, workshops and author visits.
“We believe this diverse selection of books is crucial to a bookstore’s role in helping children of all ages and backgrounds see themselves in the stories of others,” Kids Ink website states. “Our aim is to provide diverse viewpoints that broaden perspectives, and to share ideas that can bring people together through increased empathy and a greater understanding of difference.”
Shirley Mullin, the shop’s founder, operated the store for nearly 40 years after opening it in 1986 and is now retired. Wendy Fitzgerald and her daughter, Kaitlyn Fitzgerald, took over leadership of the bookstore in July 2025.
Kids Ink Children’s Bookstore is located at 5619 N. Illinois St. For more information visit https://kidsinkbooks.com/ .
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