Moon and Back Bookstore
About
Moon and Back Bookstore is a children’s-only independent bookstore in West Medford, with books and gifts for kids from newborns through middle grade. Owner Michelle, a Medford mom of two young boys, opened the shop to give the city a local indie bookstore where kids always feel welcome. The name comes from her family: when she asks her sons whether they know how much she loves them, her youngest always answers, “Moon and Back!”
The store is designed for young readers to explore on their own. Shelves are organized by the subjects kids love, like trucks, animals, space and dinosaurs, rather than by author or alphabet, and children are encouraged to choose their own books. Gift items are sourced from locally owned, women-owned, sustainable or handcrafted brands. The shop’s mission, summed up as “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader,” is to help raise kind, smart kids and bring the community together.
What to Know
- The store is available for private parties.
- Gift certificates can be bought in person or online.
- A municipal parking lot sits right behind the shop, and the West Medford commuter rail station is within two blocks.
- Several bus lines and a Bluebikes station are also nearby.
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