Support Black-Owned Bookstores!!!

Our friends at Duende District Bookstore (@duendedistrict) put together this list of Black-owned bookstores. It's always been important to support them, and we want to highlight some of their shops and book recommendations here.

Black Lives Matter. Every. Single. Day.

Updated 2021: Also use these links to find additional stores to support:

Oprah Daily's list of 125 Black-Owned Bookstores

A big list of Black-Owned Businesses

(all images are from the respective bookstores' pages)

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Ashay by the Bay: In honor of their 20th anniversary,10% off everything in their store with promo code STAYSAFE. Check out their African-American History section.

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Beyond Barcodes Bookstore had this book recommendation: "I sell books to all age groups, but these days I've been thinking about children. So my rec is for a beautiful, celebratory picture book. Given our current plight, we must make space to celebrate and tell our children how we've made it through"-UNDEFEATED, Kwame Alexander. Ordering link.

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Read a little bit about the founder of Black World Books. From their site: "One of the things that Maeva [the founder of Black World Books] is most excited about is her involvement in the struggle for African Americans, and all blacks who are a part of the African diaspora, to achieve autonomy through economic empowerment."

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Check out this list of titles and letter "On Silence, Stillness and Self-Preservation"from Cafe con Libros in Brooklyn, NY.

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Chez Alpha Books from Twitter: “Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” ―John F. Winston Kennedy. We read not just to know more but to do better!

Books available ⁦@ChezAlpha ⁩

Here are some of the books they recommend:

from @ChezAlpha Twitter

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Cultured Books wrote: "it is NEVER too early to start those tough + NEEDED conversations regarding the true makeup of society. in the coming weeks we'll share with you some great titles to get you and your family talking. for now here is a list to help start the conversation of race + racism." Support their Bookshop here.

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You can shop Dare Books and follow them on Facebook. They distribute and publish Black and multicultural books.

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Our friends at Detroit Book City will be sending us over a blurb soon!

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You can shop Enda's Booktique AND you can donate to their literacy and reading program!

Check out some of their books on African American & Social Justice Literary Projects.

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There's an excellent Anti-Racist Collection at EyeSeeMe. You can also donate to their GoFundMe.

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For Keeps Books has some vintage and collector's books.

They're sold out of a good bit of their stock right now.

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Frugal Bookstore is a family-owned community bookstore focused on literacy.

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Harambee Books & Artworks isn't just a bookstore. Take a look at everything they do!: "We also provide educational resources, reading programs, and community-based events to improve literacy skills and foster parental engagement. Harambee Books & Artworks was conceived to achieve our mission of literacy education as a fundamental human right for all. The company's philosophy is to empower and educate people by providing quality resources and services."

- From their About Us

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Loyalty Bookstores has put together a wonderful anti-racist reading list that you can shop HERE.

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Shop Lushena Books, based in Chicago.

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Mahogany Books has an entire section of their site dedicated to Black Books Matter.

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Take a look at the Facebook for Marcus Books and read their letter in support of BLM.

You can order from them HERE.

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Check out LETTERS TO MS. EM at MeJah Books, Inc. and shop their collection of books about Black history and culture.

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Mocha Books is another store that's more than just books. You can shop and find resources as a reader and author.

Here's their message from Facebook:

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It doesn't seem like you can shop Olive Tree Books-n-Voices online, but check out their website for their interesting history and see if they're near you. You can also try giving them a call to see if they fulfill shipping orders.

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Pyramid is remodeling their website, but check their main page for information on ordering from them.

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Help save Revolution Books! They have some great books and great resources.

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From the Twitter of Sankofa: "Since 1998, Sankofa has been a cultural center, bookstore and cafe devoted to people of African descent."

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Semicolon:

The only Black-woman owned bookstore in Chicago. They also have an art gallery.

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Smith & Hannon Bookstore specializes in African American literature and is based in Cincinnati.

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Source Booksellers is in Detroit and specializes in non-fiction. Take a peek at their FB or give them a call for some recommendations.

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Kathy at Brain Lair Books (Black-female-owned) put together this wonderful reading list of 100 books: This List Is Anti-Racist

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The Dock Bookshop has a membership program that benefits communities. You can also buy audiobooks from them on Libro.fm. Their goals include amplifying Black voices and educating people about racism and anti-racism.

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The Listening Tree is another business focused heavily on giving back to the community. If you have any issues accessing their site, try again later; looks like they've been getting lots of traffic!

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Take a peek at this Critical Consciousness Reading from Sisters Uptown Bookstore!

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Turning Page Bookshop is based out of South Carolina, and they recently celebrated their 1-year anniversary!

Watch this video about their efforts.

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Uncle Bobbie's has been closed because of COVID-19, but you can still buy apparel and audiobooks from them. Also consider donating to their GoFundMe.

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Underground Books has a FB you can follow, but the website listed there is for a different bookstore. HERE is the link for their store.

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From their website: "Willa’s Books & Vinyl specializes in used and rare African-American books, first editions, as well as the works of a wide variety of main-stream authors."

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African Bookstore sells books online and is active on FB. Check out their bestsellers. They've been around since 1992!

^*Some bookstores listed are closed temporarily or permanently or may not be available for online shopping:

• Between the Lines Bookstore no longer does direct sales (only corporate events and book signings)

• Book Boutique (no website available, try giving them a call: (404) 563-4918)

• Carol's Books (no website available, try giving them a call: (916) 339-3998)

• Da Book Joint is on Twitter with some great content! Their website is unavailable for now, but you should follow them here: @DaBookJoint

• Eso Won Books is closed to orders right now, but check back soon!

• Nubian Bookstore doesn't seem to have a webstore, but check their FB or try giving them a call: (678) 422-6120.

• Smiley's Books doesn't seem to have a webstore, but check their FB or try giving them a call: (310) 324-8444.

• The Black Reserve Bookstore doesn't have a true webstore, but please give them a call (267) 221-3090) or check their website for contact information to place orders.

• The Multicultural Children's Bookstore is still working on getting their webstore going. Try giving them a call (510) 209-3063.

• Zawadi Books doesn't seem to have a webstore, but check their FB or try giving them a call (716) 903-6740.

UPDATE: Find a big, big list at Oprah Mag!