Our Mission

Through diverse books and inclusive events, Underdog Bookstore aims to amplify underrepresented voices and provide a safe space to explore, connect, and celebrate the wonder of literacy and learning.

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Upcoming Events

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312 S. Myrtle Avenue,
Monrovia, CA 91016
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Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 AM-5:30 PM
Wednesday 10 AM-5:30 PM
Thursday 10 AM-5:30 PM
Friday 10 AM-8:00 PM
Saturday 10 AM-8:00 PM
Sunday 11 AM-7:00 PM

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Author meetup, art exhibit, fantasy panel & more this week in store 📚🏳️&zwj;🌈🐶

💛 Tuesday: 2PM-7PM

🧡 Wednesday: 10AM-8PM 
6PM: Local Authors Meetup 

❤️ Thursday: 10AM-5:30PM

💚 Friday: 10AM-8PM 
4PM: Crochet Classes ($10)

What are the Underdogs reading?
Here’s your top picks this week from in-store and online at @librofm and @bookshop_org
📚🏳️&zwj;🌈🐶

Slide 1: Top Picks in Store

ALL BOYS AREN’T BLUE @iamgmjohnson

HAPPY EVER AFTERLIFE @melissa_whitn

Spend time in community with your fellow writers 📚🏳️&zwj;🌈🐶

Whether you're self published and new to the industry, or have trade tales to share from your experience in indie or traditional publishing - all writers are welcome here.

🗓 Wednesda

Thank you to the generous donors and supporters who help us to provide so many events for our community 💖

Friday 1/23: Crochet Classes @stitch_crafts.with.jen 4-7PM

Sunday 1/25: Grief Circle with @abejarise 12-1:30PM
Neurodivergent Resume Works

Norse Gods, banned books, crochet & more this week in store 📚🏳️&zwj;🌈🐶

💛 Tuesday: 2PM-8PM
6PM: Surviving Ragnarok with @thebuffalooracle

🧡 Wednesday: 10AM-9PM 
7PM: Banned Books Club 

❤️ Thursday: 10AM-5:30PM

💚 Friday: 10AM-8

What are the Underdogs reading?
Here’s your top picks this week from in-store and online at @librofm and @bookshop_org
📚🏳️&zwj;🌈🐶

Slide 1: Top Picks in Store

MAKE ME A MONSTER by Kalynn Bayron @kalynnbayron

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Got a pup and want to meet new friends? 🐶🍻

Whether you're new in town, looking to socialize your dog, or just down for a good beer with good people, you're invited to the very first @mtlowebrewing pup social meetup!

🗓 Friday, January 23rd from

Join us for a practical, judgment‑free resume workshop created with neurodivergent job seekers in mind!

✏ Learn how to write your own resume using your tools at home
✏ Learn how to find a job no matter the circumstances
✏ Learn how to advertise yo

Join Jen Venegas, death doula and grief worker, at Underdog Bookstore on the last Sunday of each month from 12:00-1:30pm.

This is a free, all ages event where you can be held in community and hold others through our collective grief and individual

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Make a Donation

Through our events and programs we are committed to serving marginalized groups and individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

By championing diversity and inclusivity in all our work as a nonprofit, we aspire to build a stronger, more connected community of underdogs, and your generosity will help make that work possible.

Your donations will support:

Maintaining our physical space and inventory
Book gifting programs (in-store & pop-ups)
Story-time, book readings, and author panels
Free community events and workshops
Mutual Aid & Community Care