Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore, author of Sketchtasy

“As the author of numerous books, I’ve traveled the country many times on tour, and I can honestly say that Elliott Bay Book Company is one of the best bookstores in the country. As a writer, reader, customer, and neighbor, there is no question that Elliott Bay is also a crucial resource to me. So I’m thrilled to hear that their staff is taking the bold step to unionize, in order to further support a dynamic culture of readers and writers, authors and customers, for years to come. Nothing could be more important for the long-term viability of a venerable bookstore like Elliott Bay than a creative, well-read, and resourceful staff, and there’s no better way to ensure job security, fair wages, and worker satisfaction than a union. I really look forward to visiting Elliott Bay Book Company soon to celebrate this important step for the bookstore I know and love so deeply.”