empower youth by shopping

Browse curated books, gifts and music that allow youth the opportunity to change their lives. You are providing job-training, one purchase at a time.

Cozy Fall Reads

Our top books that get you into that autumn vibes and make you wish for the gray days of November when you can just crawl up with a good book.

pumpkin spice is coming

Getting ready for fall cozy - our staff picks that have impact...in your favorite fall notes

Two youths from More than Words standing beside a brick wall, holding books in their hands

shop with impact

We are a job training program and bookstore empowering youth to learn how to run a business AND change their lives.

gift cards that give back

Gift cards that support job training and youth empowerment while giving recipients the freedom to pick and choose the specifics of how they want to give back.

Also, it doesn't hurt that our e-gift cards save you postage and a trip to the post office. Supporting our youth couldn't get any easier.

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spice up your life

Look beyond our romance section and bring the spice to your kitch with these perfect spices for fall meals with the family.

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"They taught me how to be professional. They gave me a chance to be a leader with other youth on shift.It wasn’t just abookstore; it was a home where I felt comfortable."

Osman - Graduate

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