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Black Feminist Liberation Curriculum is our invitation to deepen your understanding of Black feminist principles through books that challenge, affirm, and expand how we think about liberation.
Podcasts
| Bookstore Name | Location | Owner | Website | Notes | |
| ADANNE BOOKSHOP | Brooklyn, New York | Darlene Okpo | Adanne.co | A Brooklyn, New York-based Black woman-owned bookstore committed to providing an inclusive space to discover books by authors of color, broadening perspectives and engaging in meaningful conversations; | |
| AFRIWARE BOOKS, CO. | Oak Park, Illinois | AfriwareBooks.com | A Black woman-owned mobile bookstore and resource center based in Oak Park, Illinois, that showcases authors, artists and advocates who inspire cultural pride; | ||
| BEM BOOKS AND MORE | Brooklyn, New York | Danielle and Gabrielle Davenport | BEMBrooklyn.com | A Brooklyn, New York-based bookstore that combines two sisters’ love for food, books and the cultures of the African diaspora; | |
| BLACK ENGLISH BOOKSTORE | Tampa, Florida | Gwendolyn Henderson | BlackEnglishBooks.com | A Black woman-owned bookstore in Tampa, Florida, dedicated to promoting books by Black authors, supporting young readers, elevating the voices of HBCU alumni, and combating book bans; founded by . | |
| BLACK GARNET BOOKS | St. Paul, Minnesota | Terresa Moses | BlackGarnetBooks.com | A St. Paul, Minnesota-based Black- and LGBTQ-owned bookstore specializing in adult and young adult contemporary literature by Black and racially diverse authors; | |
| BLACK PEARL BOOKS | Katrina Brooks | BlackPearlBookstore.com | A Black woman-owned bookstore in Austin, Texas, dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion and representation through literature, as well as fostering community engagement through writing and publishing workshops; | ||
| BLENHEIM HILL BOOKS | Barbara Balliet and Cheryl Clarke | BlenheimHillBooks.com | A Hobart, New York-based Black women-owned bookshop offering a rich selection of poetry, women’s history and young adult books; | ||
| BLISS BOOKS AND WINE | La’Nesha Frazier and La’Nae Robinson | BlissBooksAndWine.com | A Kansas City, Missouri-based Black women-owned business blending a love of books and wine to create a community space that supports local artists and authors and offers a relaxing place to read and sip; | ||
| BLK + BRWN | Cori Smith | BLKBRWN.com | A Black woman-owned bookstore in Kansas City, Missouri, dedicated to creating safe spaces, amplifying Black and Brown voices, and celebrating stories that center these communities; | ||
| THE BOOK BAR | Krystle Dandridge | RVABookBar.com | A Richmond, Virginia-based Black woman-owned bookstore centered around BIPOC authors and brands to uplift and support often-silenced cultures; | ||
| THE BOOK WORM | Julia Davis | TheBookwormOnline.com | A Black woman-owned community-focused bookstore in Powder Springs, Georgia, offering titles from local authors to global bestsellers and promoting self-love and literacy; | ||
| THE BOTTOM | Dr. Enkeshi El-Amin | TheBottomKnox.com | A Black woman-owned multi-use space in Knoxville, Tennessee, that includes a bookstore, tea room, podcast studio and sewing studio created to reclaim and reimagine Black culture and foster community, safety and belonging; | ||
| BRAIN LAIR BOOKS | Kathy Burnette | BrainLairBooks.com | A Black woman-owned South Bend, Indiana-based bookstore striving to help customers see themselves through books; | ||
| CAFÉ CON LIBROS | Kalima DeSuze | www.cafeconlibrosbk.com/ | @CafeconLibros_bk | A Black- and Latina-owned intersectional feminist bookstore and coffee shop located in Brooklyn, New York; | |
| CALL AND RESPONSE BOOKS | Courtney Bledsoe | CallAndResponseChi.com | A Black woman-owned bookstore in Chicago, Illinois, focused on fostering community and sharing ideas across cultures; | ||
| COMMA BOOKSTORE AND SOCIAL HUB | Egypt Otis | CommaBookstore.com | A Flint, Michigan-based bookstore specializing in Black and Brown literature, art, local brands, and using storytelling as a tool for social justice and community mobilization; | ||
| COMMUNITY BOOK CENTER | Vera Warren-Wiliams | ReadCBC.com | A Black woman-owned New Orleans, Louisiana-based shop serving the community since 1983, offering African-centered books, art, gifts and more; | ||
| DA BOOK JOINT | Verlean Singletary | DaBookJoint.com | A Black woman-owned bookstore located on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, committed to fostering literary growth and engaging youth through diverse books and community events; | ||
| THE DOCK BOOKSHOP | Donna and Donya Craddock | TheDockBookshop.com | A Fort Worth, Texas-based Black women-owned bookstore offering books, events, and community programs that promote Black culture, support local authors, and amplify marginalized voices; | ||
| ELIZABETH’S BOOKSHOP AND WRITING CENTRE | Rachel E. Cargle | ElizabethsOfAkronShop.com | A Black- and LGBTQ-owned literacy center located in Akron, Ohio, dedicated to amplifying and celebrating marginalized voices; | ||
| ENDA’S BOOKTIQUE | Dr. E. Jean Pemberton | EndasBooktique.com | A Black woman-owned bookstore located in Dallas, Texas, offering books by educators and independent authors, fostering community education and supporting literary growth; | ||
| FULTON STREET BOOKS AND COFFEE | Onikah Asamoa-Caesar | FultonStreet918.com | A Black woman-owned Tulsa, Oklahoma-based shop that elevates stories about the lived experiences of people of color and marginalized communities; | ||
| GOOD BOOKS | Katie Mitchell | GoodBooksATL.com | A Black women-owned Atlanta, Georgia-based shop that combines the wonder of books and Black culture; | ||
| GRAND GESTURE BOOKS | Katherine D. Morgan | Instagram.com/GrandGestureBooks | A Portland, Oregon-based romance-only bookseller that celebrates diverse voices and love stories and offers a wide range of romance genres, from LGBTQ+ to fantasy; | ||
| HARRIETT’S BOOKSHOP | Jeannine Cook | OurSisterBookshops.com | Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and operated by Our Sister Bookshops, Harriett’s Bookshop is one of two Black woman-owned booksellers (along with Ida’s Bookshop) celebrating women authors, artists and activists; | ||
| IDA’S BOOKSHOP | Jeannine Cook | OurSisterBookshops.com | Based in Collingswood, New Jersey, and operated by Our Sister Bookshops, Ida’s Bookshop is one of two Black woman-owned booksellers (along with Harriett’s Bookshop) celebrating women authors, artists and activists; | ||
| KINDRED STORIES | Terri Hamm | KindredStoriesHTX.com | A Black woman-owned bookstore and cultural hub in Houston, Texas, dedicated to uplifting diverse voices, promoting African American literature, and offering author events and youth programs; | ||
| LIBERATION STATION BOOKSTORE | Victoria Scott-Miller | A Raleigh, North Carolina-based Black woman-owned children’s bookstore dedicated to amplifying Black voices, making representation accessible, and creating safe reading spaces for children of color; | |||
| THE LIT. BAR | Noëlle Santos | TheLitBar.com | A Black- and Latina-owned bookstore and wine bar located in the Bronx, New York; | ||
| LIZ’S BOOK BAR | Maura Cheeks | LizsBookBar.com. | A Brooklyn, New York-based bookstore, coffee shop and wine bar inspired by the owner’s grandmother, Elizabeth Parker, and offering a curated selection of books, exceptional beverages, and a vibrant space for community connection and creativity; | ||
| LOUDMOUTH BOOKS | Leah Johnson. | LoudmouthIndy.com | A Black- and queer woman-owned bookstore in Indianapolis, Indiana, celebrating marginalized authors and banned books through author events and community programming; | ||
| LOYALTY BOOKSTORES | Hannah Oliver Depp | LoyaltyBookstores.com | A Black and queer bookseller in Washington, D.C. and Silver Springs, Maryland, working to diversify the book industry and promote anti-racist reading; | ||
| THE LUXE LIBRARY | Delicia B. Davis | TheLuxeLibrary.co | A Black woman-owned bookstore in the greater New York area specializing in books, music and media for youth and families; | ||
| MEDU BOOKSTORE | Mia Damali | MeduBookstore.com | An Atlanta, Georgia-based Black woman-owned literary hub specializing in culturally significant and hard-to-find books; | ||
| MULTICULTURAL CHILDREN’S BOOKSTORE AND GIFTS | Tamara Shiloh | MulticulturalBookstore.com | A Richmond, California-based Black woman-owned shop specializing in books by African-American, Latinx, Native American, Asian and LGBTQ+ authors and more; | ||
| NICHE BOOK BAR | Cetonia Weston | FindYourNicheMKE.com | A Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Black woman-owned bookstore showcasing new and used books and specializing in hard-to-find Black literature in a variety of genres; | ||
| OCTAVIA’S BOOKSHELF | OctaviasBookshelf.com | A Pasadena, California-based bookseller celebrating books by BIPOC authors while creating a welcoming space for readers to discover new worlds, enjoy a cup of coffee, and connect with community. | |||
| PLANTING PEOPLE GROWING JUSTICE PRESS AND BOOKSTORE | Dr. Artika Tyner | PPGJBooks.com | A Minnesota-based Black woman-led nonprofit dedicated to promoting literacy, cultural awareness and leadership development; | ||
| READER’S BLOCK | Tondrea Mabins | ReadersBlockBookstore.com | A Black- and LGBTQ-owned bookseller based in Stratford, Connecticut, providing an inclusive selection of books; | ||
| REPARATIONS CLUB | Jazzi McGilbert. | Rep.club | A Black- and LGBTQ-owned Los Angeles, California-based concept shop featuring books and home goods; | ||
| ROFHIWA BOOK CAFÉ | Bev Tumi Makhubele and Naledi Yaziyo | RofhiwaBooks.com | A Black- and LGBTQ-owned independent book and coffee shop located in East Durham, North Carolina; | ||
| THE SALT EATERS | Asha Grant | TheSaltEatersBooks.com | A Black- and LGBTQ-owned bookseller prioritizing Black women, girls, femmes and gender-expansive individuals; | ||
| SEMICOLON BOOKSTORE | Danielle Mullen | SemicolonChi.com | A Black woman-owned Chicago, Illinois-based bookstore and art gallery nurturing the connections between literature, art and the pursuit of knowledge; | ||
| SHADES OF AFRIKA | Renee Quarles | ShadesOfAfrika.com | A Black woman-owned Long Beach, California-based shop that offers books, natural hair care, oils and holistic products and strives for the betterment of its communities; | ||
| SISTAH SCIFI | Isis Asare | SistahScifi.com | A Black woman-owned bookseller based in Oakland, California, featuring titles focused on Afro-futurism, Indigenous futurism, science fiction and fantasy; | ||
| SISTER’S UPTOWN | Janifer and Kari Wilson | SistersUptownBookstore.com | A Black women-owned New York City-based bookstore and culture center on a mission to provide a positive source of information and ideas; | ||
| SOUL BOOK NOOK | Amber Collins | Instagram.com/SoulBookNook | A Black woman-owned bookstore in Waterloo, Iowa, offering a diverse selection of books with a focus on BIPOC authors and creating a community space for cultural representation and inclusion; | ||
| STORIES OF A COLORFUL WORLD | Vanessa Mitchell and Kanika Mobley | StoriesOfAColorfulWorld.com | A Black women-owned bookseller that believes every child deserves to see themselves in the books they read; | ||
| STRIVE PUBLISHING AND BOOKSTORE | Mary Taris | StrivePublishing.com | A Black woman-owned Minneapolis, Minnesota-based shop featuring books from diverse authors as well as Strive Publishing, an organization using publishing to heal, teach, learn and earn; | ||
| WILLA’S BOOKS AND VINYL | Kansas City, Missouri | Willa Robinson | Willasbookskc.com | A Kansas City, Missouri-based shop specializing in used, rare and first-edition African American books, plus a collection of vintage jazz and blues LPs; | |
| YES, PLEASE BOOKS | Scottdale, Georgia | Lauren M. Jones | YesPleaseBooks.com | A Black- and queer-owned book house and care space in Scottdale, Georgia, honoring Black women and gender-expansive writers and readers; | |
| The Lit. Bar | Bronx, New York | Noëlle Santos | https://www.thelitbar.com/ |