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5 School Supply Stores In NYC Perfect For Back-to-School Shopping

School is officially back in NYC (September 5 according to the NYC DOE calendar) and that means it’s time to pick out some supplies for the year! From pens and papers to folders and planners, NYC is a hub for stationery and supply stores that can have your kid back-to-school in style. To make it easy for you parents (or even some of you college kids), we put together a list of the best school supply stores in the city to find your goodies, here’s the full list:

1. Goods For The Study

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With two downtown locations, this boutique school supply shop carefully curates the best writing tools, notebooks, and other school essentials they can offer. Their sleek interior aesthetic gives that “cool” feel to buying school supplies and theres plenty of awesome products to shop. It’s also an offspring of McNally Jackson Books, one of NYC’s best book stores, so you know it’s a great place to go.

Where: 

West Village – 50 W 8th St

SoHo – 234/236 Mulberry St

2. New York Pen & Stationery

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This well-regarded shop is known for its extensive selection of high-quality writing instruments, stationery, and office supplies. Particularly popular among pen enthusiasts, their collection of premium supplies and wide range of pens, from affordable everyday options to luxury brands is admirable. In addition to pens, New York Pen & Stationery carries a variety of notebooks, planners, and other school and office essentials, making it a great spot for students and professionals to get their school supplies!

Where: 27 Waverly Pl

3. Tannens 149 Stationery

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A staple in the Bronx since 1938, Tannens continues to sell all kinds of office products and educational supplies that students will love. It’s been family owned and operated in the same location for over 70 years, and they carry the best brands of office products, including fine pens, stationery and furniture as well as workbooks, trimmers, fadeless paper and BBset, and so much more.

Where: 363 E 149th St, Bronx

4. Gramco School Supplies

Yogyakarta, Indonesia - Desember 11, 2023: Various office needs sold in stationery stores. Various equipment and supplies for crafting, school, drawing, writing, painting and office needs.
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An institution for decades now, Gramco School Supplies offers so many reliable products at discounted prices for students returning to school! Their collection of products ranges and spans all ages, from early childhood games and puzzles to office supplies and teachers resources, it’s got just about anything you’ll need for school.

Where: 126 31st St, Brooklyn

5. Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store

Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store.
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This neighborhood shop in Park Slope is an established spot which has been around for 15 years, selling all kinds of stationery, toys, and school supplies! Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store is was started by Annie with a mission to create a unique general store that was worthy of “winning a blue ribbon” and becoming a community staple.

Stop in here to shop all kinds of backpacks, water bottles, and stationery…but also browse other items like jewelry, games, candles, and more. Check out all of the back-to-school inventory via their website.

Where: 232 5th Ave, Brooklyn

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