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Tessa Owens
Founder · Juniper Books
Tessa Owens
Tessa opened Juniper Books in a vacant storefront and turned author nights into one of the district's most reliable weeknight gatherings.
Why neighbors listen
- Hosts 60+ local readings and workshops per year
- Built the neighborhood zine wall
- Partnered with three schools on reading nights
Stories with Tessa
On the local archive
Main Street
Culture
006
The bookstore that made Tuesday night work
No. 00637 min
The bookstore that made Tuesday night work
Tessa Owens on turning a quiet weekday into the district's most reliable gathering.
Tessa Owens · Juniper Books
Main Street
Culture
001
Why the neighborhood needed a signal
No. 00131 min
Why the neighborhood needed a signal
June Carter and Tessa Owens on starting a show that is useful before it is popular.
Tessa Owens · Juniper Books