Bookstores in the United States that Specialize in Black Literature

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Bronx Bound Books

Bronx, NY 

Photo of Brain Lair Bookstore
Owner/Proprietor: Kathy M Burnette, Book Dean
Phone: 574-207-6514
Store Hours: Wed - Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Sun 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Closed Mon & Tue)
Opened: 2018
Notes:
“Read Globally. Connect Locally.”
Children and Teens bookstore focused on providing inclusive books.

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Owner/Proprietor: Bunny Hilliard
Phone: 470-440-5714
Store Hours: Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat 12:00 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat, Sun, and Mon Closed
Notes:

Brave + Kind Bookshop is a neighborhood independent bookstore that specializes in a thoughtfully curated and inclusive collection of children’s books. We pride ourselves on bringing artful and beautiful stories that inspire bravery + kindness (and creativity) to our readers and their family and friends.



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Our goal is to provide you with accurate information. However, it is possible some of the information here is incorrect. Please send corrections or additions to troy@aalbc.com or the information in the comments section below. Please contact the bookstore directly to confirm any information provided. Brave + Kind Bookshop’s information was last updated on, Apr 17, 2022.

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Owner/Proprietor: Latanya DeVaughn
Phone: 347-703-3241
Store Hours:
Opened: 2021
Notes:
A community bookstore and bookmobile promoting access to book ownership and literacy in the Bronx and beyond.

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Our goal is to provide you with accurate information. However, it is possible some of the information here is incorrect. Please send corrections or additions to troy@aalbc.com or the information in the comments section below. Please contact the bookstore directly to confirm any information provided. Bronx Bound Books’s information was last updated on, Jun 12, 2025.

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