City Cast Denver
✏️ Fun school supply stores
August 13, 2026 · — Michelle Polizzi
Welcome back to Keep it Local, our weekly Thursday afternoon newsletter where we share a curated list of Denver small businesses — plus one spotlight on a place we love.
Believe it or not — it’s back-to-school season! Which means it’s time to stock up on fancy notebooks, cool pens, desk organizers, and everything in between. These stores are fun to shop even if you don’t have kids (like if you want to try junk journaling, perhaps?) ✂️
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Support and Shop Local
Support and shop local. Explore Denver's longstanding businesses at denvergov.org/legacybusinessregistry
What can you create with such supplies, anyway? Get inspired at Denver Zine Fest on Sept. 13, which will feature 90+ independent creators at the Central Library.
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