About Pride & Pedantry

A Word From The Founder
Paula Jakobs

I started this brand because I believe stories shape who we are, and that everyone deserves the freedom to read, think, and imagine without limits. Our bookish tees celebrate classic literature, libraries, and the quiet rebellion of lifelong readers who refuse to be told what they can or can’t read.

From Austen’s wit to Orwell’s defiance, every shirt is inspired by the books that challenge, comfort, and connect us. In an increasingly disconnected world, we believe books have the power to bring people together and to remind us of our shared humanity, our curiosity, and our capacity to dream. We create designs that spark conversation, honor libraries, and defend the joy of reading as an act of freedom.

Because reading isn’t just a pastime, it’s a statement.

Our Mission

To celebrate literature and defend the freedom to read through thoughtful, book-inspired designs that let readers wear their love of stories, and their right to access them, with pride.

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