The Curious Squirrel is a mission-driven indie bookshop, passionately committed to curating a diverse selection, prioritizing the amplification of marginalized voices and underrepresented stories.

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📚✨ Mark your calendars for Freedom to Read Day on October 19th! ✨📚⁠ ⁠ We’re celebrating the right to read and stand against censorship with a day full of activities:⁠ ⁠ 📖 Banned Book Storytimes⁠ 🗳️ Civic Participation Stations⁠ 🎨 Bookmark
As Latine Heritage Month comes to a close, let’s carry forward a commitment to celebrate the rich, diverse histories that span over 20 countries, each with its own languages, traditions, and customs. The special richness and interconnectedness
Today we acknowledge the courage it takes to live authentically, in all its forms. Coming out is different for everyone— whether out or not, everyone should get to choose how and when and if they tell their story. Every story matters. And rem
This year, we are building a community ofrenda to celebrate Día de los Muertos—a beautiful holiday, rooted in Mexican tradition, that honors the lives of those we have lost. The ofrenda is a way to remember our loved ones by displaying p
I’m embarrassed at how overdue this is but we have to recognize the incredible artist behind our logo. Having a hand-illustrated logo was so important to us, and thanks to Darla Mottram (she/they), we have a true piece of art to represent our s
Mark your calendars for an exciting October at Curious Squirrel! 🗓️⁠ ⁠ ✉️ Women4Change Postcard Parties: Wednesdays, October 9, 16, & 23, 5-7pm. Make your voice heard by registering voters and writing postcards! RSVP at vote@women4changeindiana.
On #BlackDogDay, we want to celebrate our wonderful neighbor, Black Dog Books- a cornerstone of our community. Black Dog Books plays an important role in preserving rare and used books, and we’re lucky to share our little bookish corner with su
Yesterday was National Day for Truth and Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day, reminding us how important it is to acknowledge the pain caused by residential schools and the lasting impact on Indigenous families and communities. Let's commit to listeni

“Having the courage to tell your own story goes hand in hand with having the curiosity and humility to listen to others' stories.”

—Sarah Kay