About Us
With over 30 years of experience in the book industry, Schwabe Books is a leading book provider to schools, Mom and Pop bookstores, and many more.
Our Story
An avid reader, Schwabe Books' president and owner Greg Schwabe grew up surrounded by books. While traveling throughout Southern California helping his father's book business, Greg saw how schools were being underserved and overcharged by other companies. He decided that schools deserved better treatment and pricing. In 1993, Greg realized his goal by opening Schwabe Books.
Since its beginning, Schwabe Books has been a family business. In the early days, the company warehoused its books in a 10x10 public storage facility and family members stepped in wherever needed. As the business grew, so did the number of employees and the warehouse space. Today, more than 30 years and three locations later, Schwabe Books continues to grow with 80+ employees and approximately 30,000 children's titles.