Birchbark Books

Birchbark Books, also known by its full name, Birchbark Books & Native Arts, is an independent bookstore in Minneapolis, Minnesota in the Kenwood neighborhood. Selling both books and works of art, it was founded by Pulitzer Prize–winning Native American novelist Louise Erdrich (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians) in 2001.

The physical location in the Kenwood neighborhood of Minneapolis is known as Birchbark Books and the online art ecommerce storefront is known as Birchbark Native Arts. An event space and warehouse called Birchbark Bizhew or Birchbark Lynx debuted in April 2023. The business is collectively called Birchbark Books and Native Art.

The physical location focuses on Native books and art, and sells some non-Native products. The online store sells only Native products.

Birchbark carries a variety of Native-authored literature in genres such as fiction, history, spirituality, education, and language. They focus on stocking little-known and up-and-coming Native authors and materials. A significant Dakota and Ojibwe language section is stocked with children's picture books, language learning materials, and adult literature. Staff personally choose the books stocked and handwritten signs on the shelves give recommendations to customers.

The interior of the store is decorated with Native art and the space was designed by Native artists. A large canoe hangs from the ceiling, the children's area has a loft styled like a tree house with a Hobbit hole underneath, and an altar installation is decorated with owner Erdrich's sins.

Birchbark is part of the Midwest Independent Booksellers Association.

Owner Erdrich has said that Birchbark is haunted.