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Loyalty Bookstore
Loyalty Bookstore Washington DC Loyalty is an Independent Bookstore serving Petworth, DC (inside Willow Clothing Store) and Silver Spring, MD with diverse literature for adults and children as well as...
Loyalty Bookstore (The DC Pop Up at Walter Reed)
Loyalty Bookstore (The DC Pop Up at Walter Reed) Washington DC Entrance on the side of the lawn between Whole Foods and JINYA Ramen Bar
Hannah Oliver Depp Describes Loyalty Bookstores
Hannah Oliver Depp Describes Loyalty Bookstores Book Spotlights Hannah Oliver Depp founder and co-owner, Loyalty Bookstores. Learn More: https://aalbc.com/bookstore/Loyalty+Books
The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth, and Harlem’s Greatest Bookstore
The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth, and Harlem’s Greatest Bookstore Vaunda Micheaux Nelson 9780761339434 Fiction Carolrhoda Books Lerner Publishing Group In the 1930s, Lewis’s dad, Lewis Michaux Sr., had a...
Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore
Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore Char Adams 9780593474235 Nonfiction Tiny Reparations Books Penguin Random House Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore is...
La Casa Azul Bookstore "An Independent Bookstore Bucking the Trend"
La Casa Azul Bookstore "An Independent Bookstore Bucking the Trend" Book Spotlights Aurora Anaya-Cerda, owner of La Casa Azul Bookstore briefly describes how she started her bookstore less than a year...
Tamara Shiloh
Tamara Shiloh NONE Tamara Shiloh, a Northern California native, owns the Multicultural Bookstore and Gifts in Richmond. She is a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother residing in Point Richmond,...
Marcus Dewan Williams
Marcus Dewan Williams NONE Marcus Dewan Williams, more than just the owner of Nubian Books bookstore, is an active advocate for African and African-American culture and education. As a publisher and ...
Nubian Bookstore
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Dr. Artika R. Tyner Founder of Planting People Growing Justice Children's Bookstore
Dr. Artika R. Tyner Founder of Planting People Growing Justice Children's Bookstore Book Spotlights Dr. Artika R. Tyner Founder of Planting People Growing Justice Children's Bookstore. Learn more at: ...
Dave Landry Co-Founder of CLASS Bookstore, Houston, TX
Dave Landry Co-Founder of CLASS Bookstore, Houston, TX Book Spotlights Recorded during the American Booksellers Assoication’s Children’s Insititute June 13, 2025, Portland, Oregon. Learn more about th...
Nubian Bookstore Presents Color My Occupation Book For Boys
Nubian Bookstore Presents Color My Occupation Book For Boys Marcus Dewan Williams 9798218185251 Nonfiction Nubian Bookstore Nubian Bookstore Nubian Bookstore Presents Color My Occupation Book For Boys...
Nubian Bookstore Presents Color My Sport Book For Girls
Nubian Bookstore Presents Color My Sport Book For Girls Marcus Dewan Williams 9780578863894 Fiction Nubian Bookstore Nubian Bookstore Nubian Bookstore Presents Color My Sport Book for Girls is packed ...
Nubian Bookstore Presents Color My Sport Book For Boys
Nubian Bookstore Presents Color My Sport Book For Boys Marcus Dewan Williams 9780578785509 Fiction Nubian Bookstore Nubian Bookstore The Nubian Bookstore Presents Color My Sport Book for Boys. Written...
Nubian Bookstore Presents The ABC Book
Nubian Bookstore Presents The ABC Book Marcus Dewan Williams 9780578689487 Nonfiction Nubian Bookstore Nubian Bookstore Nubian Bookstore Presents the ABC Book is a children’s picture book that teaches...
Help Keep the Country's Oldest Black-owned Bookstore Open
Help Keep the Country's Oldest Black-owned Bookstore Open Troy Johnson Article Editor's Note (posted May 8th 2014): Marcus Books of San Francisco Evicted Sign the petition to help save the sto...
The Key Bookstore
The Key Bookstore Hartford CT The Key Bookstore is a fully interactive bookstore experience. The Key engages readers through curation, activities, subscriptions, events, events, and community engageme...
Liberation Station Bookstore
Liberation Station Bookstore Raleigh NC Liberation Station Bookstore is reopening August 24th, 2025 by Liberation Station Bookstore, Organizer We’re 52% Funded—And the Work Continues...
Loyalty Books (Silver Spring)
Loyalty Books (Silver Spring) Silver Spring MD Silver Spring location in partnership with Bump & Grind Coffee and Records is under renovation for the foreseable future. Loyalty is an Independent Books...
Baltimore Read Aloud Mobile and Pop-Up Bookstore
Baltimore Read Aloud Mobile and Pop-Up Bookstore Book Spotlights Nicole A. Johnson founded Baltimore Read Aloud Mobile and Pop-Up Bookstore: Learn More at: https://aalbc.com/bookstore/Baltimore+Read+A...
A Better Life Bookstore, Daytona Beach, FL
A Better Life Bookstore, Daytona Beach, FL Book Spotlights Bishop Derek T. Triplett is the founding pastor of Hope Fellowship Church in Daytona Beach, Florida. He he talk about his Church's Bookstore,...
The Largest Black-Owned Bookstore Chain in the Country
The Largest Black-Owned Bookstore Chain in the Country Book Spotlights Naillah Nelson, the National Director of the Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center & Bookstore. Describes the bookstore st...
Nubian Bookstore Presents When I Grow Up I Want To Own …: Volume 2
Nubian Bookstore Presents When I Grow Up I Want To Own …: Volume 2 Marcus Dewan Williams 9780578856490 Nonfiction Nubian Bookstore Nubian Bookstore When I Grow Up I Want To Own … Volume 2 was created ...
Nubian Bookstore Presents When I Grow Up I Want To Own …
Nubian Bookstore Presents When I Grow Up I Want To Own … Marcus Dewan Williams 9780578825359 Fiction Nubian Bookstore Nubian Bookstore When I Grow Up I Want To Own was created to help children envisio...
Only 54 Black Owned Bookstores Remain in America
Only 54 Black Owned Bookstores Remain in America Troy Johnson Article This is a follow up to an article, “Death of the Black Owned, Independent, Book...
Sister's Uptown Bookstore Hosts Jamal Joseph
Sister's Uptown Bookstore Hosts Jamal Joseph Book Spotlights Sister's Uptown Bookstore hosted a presentation and conversation with Jamal Joseph author of Panther Baby on April 27, 2013. In this video...
Hakim’s Bookstore and Gift Shop
Hakim’s Bookstore and Gift Shop Philadelphia PA Hakim’s Bookstore & Gift Shop is the oldest African American Bookstore in Philadelphia.
The Underground Bookstore
The Underground Bookstore Chicago IL How one Black-owned bookstore has navigated business since 2020 (WBEZ, Feb 19, 2025)
That Bookstore In Blytheville
That Bookstore In Blytheville Blytheville AR Mission: “The Literary Hub of the Community” Slogan: “We Are Your Source For Signed, First Edition John Grisham Books.” I'm sorr...
Roots Bookstore & Market
Roots Bookstore & Market Miami FL A Black-owned community bookstore in Miami’s Liberty City. They offer new and used books with a focus on banned, Black, and local authors. More than a bookstore, th...
AALBC.com’s Black Wall Street Bookstore
AALBC.com’s Black Wall Street Bookstore Tulsa OK Pop-up Bookstore Only Our mission is to share information and celebrate Black culture through books. We also run the Black Wall Street Bookstore.
Comma Bookstore & Social Hub
Comma Bookstore & Social Hub Flint MI “Not your average bookstore, we specialize in BIPOC books, art, and products. Established in 2020, during the height of the pandemic. Egypt, who is a Flint ...
Hugh Mulzac
Hugh Mulzac 0000000399996487 Hugh Nathaniel Mulzac (1886-1971), the first African American ship commander, served on British and American ships during WWI. A graduate of Swansea Nautical College, he ...
Boundaries of the Heart: The Black Millionaire Club (Book 3)
Boundaries of the Heart: The Black Millionaire Club (Book 3) Marita Kinney B0DLY2DDTX Fiction Pure Thoughts Publishing Pure Thoughts Publishing, LLC Wealthy, charismatic, and every bit a gentleman, Lu...
Philly Girl 2: Carl Weber Presents
Philly Girl 2: Carl Weber Presents Marcus Weber 9781645562801 Fiction Urban Books Kensington Publishing Corp. Philly Girl 2 will have you re-evaluating the bonds of friendship and love. It will make y...
Caught Up Loving A Boss
Caught Up Loving A Boss Aisha Hall 9781535301954 Fiction CreateSpace On-Demand Publishing LLC Shira, Lee-Lee and Pauline are all in Federal Prison, having all committed the same crime…loving the wrong...
Loyalty Among Friends
Loyalty Among Friends Pat Tucker and Earl Sewell 9781593095307 Fiction Strebor Books Simon & Schuster, Inc. What would you do if you found out your friend was having an affair with your other friend’s...
Living for Love and Dying for Loyalty (Volume 1)
Living for Love and Dying for Loyalty (Volume 1) Mz. Lady P 9781499147469 Fiction CreateSpace On-Demand Publishing LLC It’s love at first sight when Aja Jackson meets the Southside of Chicago’s Rahmee...
Petersburg Book Fest
Petersburg Book Fest Petersburg Virginia The Petersburg Book Fest traces its roots back to the inspiring launch of Resist Booksellers, an independent Black-owned bookstore that opened its doors in th...
Susie’s Stories Bookstore, Rockport, MA
Susie’s Stories Bookstore, Rockport, MA Book Spotlights Learn More about Susie’s Stories and other Black Owned Bookstores at https://aalbc.com/bookstore/Susie’s+Stories
Verlean Singletary and Courtney Woods Owners of Da Book Joint Bookstore Chicago, IL
Verlean Singletary and Courtney Woods Owners of Da Book Joint Bookstore Chicago, IL Book Spotlights Recorded during the American Booksellers Assoication's Children's Insititute, June 12, 2025, Portlan...
Prose to the People: A Celebration of Black Bookstores
Prose to the People: A Celebration of Black Bookstores Katie Mitchell 9780593581346 Nonfiction Clarkson Potter Penguin Random House A stunning visual homage to Black bookstores around the country alon...
21-Year-Old Bookstore Owner Jasmine Atkins
21-Year-Old Bookstore Owner Jasmine Atkins Book Spotlights 21-Year-Old Bookstore Owner Jasmine Atkins runs Birdsong Books in Locust Grove, GA: Learn more: https://aalbc.com/bookstores/store.php?store_...
Independent Black-Owned Bookstore: 44th & 3rd Bookseller
Independent Black-Owned Bookstore: 44th & 3rd Bookseller Book Spotlights Warren Lee co-owner of 44th & 3rd Bookseller in Atlanta, GA gives us a tour of his bookstore. Discover more Black-owned bookst...
Nubian Bookstore Presents The ABC Book Volume II
Nubian Bookstore Presents The ABC Book Volume II Marcus Dewan Williams 9781734418767 Nonfiction Tgosketch Illustration Tgosketch Illustration Nubian Bookstore Presents The ABC Book Volume II is a chil...
“Would You Stop Buying Books from Amazon.com to Save the Black Book Industry?”
“Would You Stop Buying Books from Amazon.com to Save the Black Book Industry?” Troy Johnson Article Exploring The Feasibility Boycotting Amazon’s Bookstore In the following video, Ruth J. Morrison, ...
Jack Dorsey, CEO of Square hosts Marva Allen of Hue-Man Bookstore
Jack Dorsey, CEO of Square hosts Marva Allen of Hue-Man Bookstore Book Spotlights From https://aalbc.com Here Jack Dorsey, CEO of Square, hosts Marva Allen of Hue-Man Bookstore and several other Harle...
A Tribute to AALBC.com's 10th Anniversary
A Tribute to AALBC.com's 10th Anniversary Troy Johnson Article Presented ToTROY JOHNSONIn Appreciation For YourDedication, Professionalism,Guidance, And IntegrityIn the Publishing IndustryThanks You ...
Hue-Man Bookstore & Cafe
Hue-Man Bookstore & Cafe New York NY Largest African American Bookstore in Harlem
Smiley’s Bookstore
Smiley’s Bookstore Carson CA Known as the 'Literacy Hub of the South Bay', the bookstore is also the home of the famous Juice-C-Juice Bar
True South Bookstore
True South Bookstore Brooklyn NY http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/bed-stuy-indie-bookstore-closes-article-1.1471370
The Reader’s Choice
The Reader’s Choice Milwaukee WI Wisconsin's only black-owned bookstore closes, leaving memories — and a void http://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2017/07/08/lone-black-owned-bookstore-closes-leavi...
TLJ Bookstore - The Centre at Forestville
TLJ Bookstore - The Centre at Forestville Forestville MD The Literary Joint Bookstore
TLJ Bookstore - Prince George’s Plaza
TLJ Bookstore - Prince George’s Plaza Hyattsville MD The Literary Joint Bookstore
TLJ Bookstore - Security Square Mall
TLJ Bookstore - Security Square Mall Windsor Mill MD The Literary Joint Bookstore
Not Just a Bookstore
Not Just a Bookstore St. Louis MO Multi cultural bookstore located in The Grove neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri
Urban Expressions Bookstore
Urban Expressions Bookstore Memphis TN We are the largest African American Owned Bookstore in the Mid-south
Knowledge Bookstore
Knowledge Bookstore Brampton ON Afrocentric Bookstore in Ontario featuring African-American, Canadian and Caribbean literature, dolls, figurines, shea butter, hair, beauty products.
Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore
Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore Sylmar CA Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural is a not-for-profit cultural arts center and bookstore
Brain Lair Bookstore
Brain Lair Bookstore South Bend IN “Read Globally. Connect Locally.”Children and Teens bookstore focused on providing inclusive books.
CLASS Bookstore
CLASS Bookstore Houston TX David & Dara Landry, who both sought to bring together their love for reading and fashion, while filling a void in their community of a Black-owned bookstore.
Baldwin & Co. Coffee & Bookstore
Baldwin & Co. Coffee & Bookstore New Orleans LA Baldwin & Co. is an independent bookstore located in New Orleans, LA. Inside, books on mystery, business, history, art, travel, children’s literat...
Black Wall Street Bookstore
Black Wall Street Bookstore Tulsa OK Powered by AALBC.com, the Black Wall Street Bookstore will operate out of the Greenwood Welcome Center, in the heart of Black Wall Street (corner of Archer Ave.), ...
Strive Bookstore
Strive Bookstore Minneapolis MN In the center of downtown Minneapolis with a thriving literary scene, the Strive Bookstore is a community-informed space that celebrates and supports local Black author...
House Of Pages Bookstore
House Of Pages Bookstore Peachtree Corners GA Grand opening tentatively scheduled for the March of 2022. House Of Pages Bookstore is a general interest store who offers new and used books, book re...
A Better Life Bookstore
A Better Life Bookstore Daytona Beach FL Your Full Service Christian Bookstore
Liberation Bookstore
Liberation Bookstore New York NY “If you don’t know, learn.” … “If you know, teach.” Una Mulzac (April 19, 1923 – January 21, 2012), was the owner of Harl...
Urban Reader Mobile Bookstore
Urban Reader Mobile Bookstore Concord NC What’s unique about Urban Reader Bookstore is its inventory—thousands of new and used books—and its personalized service: once we know what y...
Edokia Bookstore
Edokia Bookstore Bronx NY Edokia is a global publisher and bookseller. We operate an independent bookstore located in the Bronx, New York. It is our hope to bring to the Bronx and New York City, a va...
Marshall’s Bookstore
Marshall’s Bookstore Jackson MS Nation’s Oldest Operating Black-Owned Bookstore
LEMS Cultural Center and Bookstore for Life Enrichment
LEMS Cultural Center and Bookstore for Life Enrichment Seattle WA L.E.M.S is more than just a bookstore. It’s a place for the community to connect.
Black English Bookstore
Black English Bookstore Tampa FL Black English Bookstore is committed to a curated collection of books representing extraordinary voices while elevating a distinct culture and community.
Next Chapter Bookstore and Gift Shop
Next Chapter Bookstore and Gift Shop Greensboro NC Next Chapter Bookstore/Gift Shop is the space in Ben’s Boyz Restaurant designed to showcase Creatives from the local area, as well as, outside ...
Lore Bookstore
Lore Bookstore Los Angeles CA Lore aims to be a hub for Black design and art, featuring everything from children’s books to candles and more. Lore is designed to be a gathering space for the c...
Grassrootz Bookstore
Grassrootz Bookstore Phoenix AZ Arizona’s Only Black-Owned, Activist-Owned, Worker-Owned Bookstore - Located in the Historic Eastlake Park District
Black Worldschoolers Mobile Bookstore
Black Worldschoolers Mobile Bookstore Indianapolis IN We exist to provide access and awareness to Black stories worldwide while creating excitement and engagement around reading. Our one-of-a-kind boo...
Cindelle’s Bookstore
Cindelle’s Bookstore Plainfield NJ Nestled within Queen City Coffee Roasters in Downtown Plainfield, NJ, Cindelle's Bookstore opened to fill a gap that many residents had quietly noticed: the need f...
Readers Choice Bookstore and Gift Expression
Readers Choice Bookstore and Gift Expression Saint Petersburg FL Readers Choice Bookstore and Gift Expression consist of various Christian, Non-Fiction and Children Books. Christian Supplies, Painting...
Kymone
Kymone NONE Kymone Freeman is an award-winning writer, activist, and entrepreneur known for his works in poetry, playwriting, and media. He co-founded We Act Radio, a progressive station in Washingto...
Nia Damali
Nia Damali NONE Nia Damali, owner of Medu Bookstore and a prominent figure in the Black Book Ecosystem, is dedicated to promoting literacy and knowledge within the Black community. Editor of historic...
Victoria Scott-Miller
Victoria Scott-Miller NONE Victoria Scott-Miller is an acclaimed entrepreneur, author, and owner of North Carolina's first black-owned children's bookstore. She's notable for creating 'The Museum Liv...
Soft Spots
Soft Spots Leila Renee 9780063438378 Fiction Amistad HarperCollins Raven Leilani’s Luster meets Halle Butler’s The New Me in Soft Spots, a darkly funny and off-kilter coming-of-age novel about a recen...
Pearl: A Graphic Novel
Pearl: A Graphic Novel Sherri L. Smith 9781338029437 Fiction Graphix Scholastic Inc. In a beautifully crafted and captivating graphic novel from award-winning writer Sherri L. Smith and Eisner-nominat...
Raybearer
Raybearer Jordan Ifueko 9781419739828 Fiction Amulet Books Abrams The instant New York Times bestselling YA fantasy from incredible new talent Jordan Ifueko—perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi and Sabaa ...
The Color Purple
The Color Purple Alice Walker 9780143135692 Fiction Mariner Books Houghton Mifflin Harcourt A powerful cultural touchstone of modern American literature, The Color Purple depicts the lives of African ...
No Loyalty
No Loyalty De’nesha Diamond 9781496711465 Fiction Dafina Kensington Publishing Corp. DANGEROUS LIAISONS DE’NESHA DIAMOND She’s watching. She’s planning. She’s past done waiting. Klaudya Ramsey is ou...
Loyalty to a Gangsta 2
Loyalty to a Gangsta 2 John L. Rose 9781947340046 Fiction Good2go Publishing Good2go Publishing Street-wise hood Gabriel Green arrives home after a year-long sabbatical. Glad to be back, those feeling...
Bishop: Toy Soldiers
Bishop: Toy Soldiers Blacc Topp 9781985247116 Fiction CreateSpace On-Demand Publishing LLC 5 friends, 1 pact, 1 lie People will do just about anything to protect their secrets and to keep the money fl...
Loyalty To A Gangsta
Loyalty To A Gangsta John L. Rose 9781947340039 Fiction Good2go Publishing Good2go Publishing After the death of his mother, young Gabriel Green relocates from Chicago to Miami. To move in with his es...
Tale of the Murda Mamas: The Cartel 2
Tale of the Murda Mamas: The Cartel 2 Ashley Antoinette and JaQuavis Coleman 9781622865031 Fiction Urban Books Kensington Publishing Corp. The Cartel runs Miami, and loyalty to the organization runs d...
Murder at Venegoni’s
Murder at Venegoni’s Christopher M. Rutledge 9781537377957 Fiction CreateSpace On-Demand Publishing LLC “Chicago’s Last Loyal Mob Family Faces One of Their Greatest Challenges” Tragic circumstances...
Childhood Sweethearts: Passion, Love & Loyalty
Childhood Sweethearts: Passion, Love & Loyalty Jacob Spears 9781943686742 Fiction Good2go Publishing Good2go Publishing They came up together… but can they "Come Up" together? Smooth and China are a "...
Living for Love and Dying for Loyalty 3
Living for Love and Dying for Loyalty 3 Mz. Lady P 9781505586602 Fiction CreateSpace On-Demand Publishing LLC The couples you fell in love with are back and the disloyalty continues. It’s all or noth...
Deanne In The Middle
Deanne In The Middle DuEwa M. Frazier 9780971905290 Fiction Lit Noire Publishing Lit Noire Publishing What would you do if you were caught in the middle? 14 year-old Deanne T. Summers knows that start...
Living for Love and Dying for Loyalty 2
Living for Love and Dying for Loyalty 2 Mz. Lady P 9781500245610 Fiction CreateSpace On-Demand Publishing LLC The crew you fell in love with is back and more disloyal than ever! Not all fairy tales h...
Seraph on the Suwanee: A Novel
Seraph on the Suwanee: A Novel Zora Neale Hurston 9780061651113 Fiction Harper Perennial Modern Classics HarperCollins Acclaimed for her pitch-perfect accounts of rural black life and culture, Zora Ne...
Paradox Of Loyalty: An African American Response To The War On Terrorism
Paradox Of Loyalty: An African American Response To The War On Terrorism Julianne Malveaux, Regina Green and Gwendolyn Brooks 9780883782453 Nonfiction Third World Press Third World Press The terrorist...
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Black AF History [Indie Bookstore Exclusive Edition]: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America
Black AF History [Indie Bookstore Exclusive Edition]: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America Michael Harriot 9780063490093 Nonfiction HarperCollins HarperCollins NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAACP IMAGE ...
Strive Publishing
Strive Publishing Strive Publishing Strive Publishing https://www.strivepublishing.com/ Strive Publishing was founded to help solve two problems: the need for culturally relevant children’s book...