Women & Children First is a Chicago bookstore with a long history of feminist bookselling, serving readers from its store at 5233 N. Clark Street. Its selection spans books for adults, children, and teens, with featured staff picks, local books, new releases, and titles available for preorder. Customers can also browse audiobooks and bookstore merchandise, or shop for gift cards and memberships.

Beyond retail, the bookstore offers recommendations, private shopping appointments, and bulk orders. Its community-focused programs include book groups, author events, readings, children’s storytimes, and other gatherings held in the store and at off-site venues. Women & Children First also supports literacy and access to books through Chicago Books to Women in Prison, and provides a Liberation Library gift card option. The bookstore welcomes school partnerships and accepts proposals for events, extending its work into the wider community. With a distinctive focus reflected in its feminist bookselling heritage and curated collections, Women & Children First brings together books, conversation, and community for readers of many ages and interests.