Bookstores in the United States that Specialize in Black Literature
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Bronx Bound Books
Bronx, NY
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.
Book Store Website
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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.
Book Store Website
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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.
Book Store Website
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.