One of the ways to be an ally to the Black community is by supporting Black-owned businesses. As you purchase books in order to learn about the Black experience and educate yourself on issues of race and racism, we recommend buying from Black-owned bookstores, a list of which you can find below along with links to their Instagram channels. Be sure to follow these stores so that you can be up-to-date on all their bookish news as well!

Thank you to Publisher’s Weekly for compiling this comprehensive list of stores. See their original post here.

 

Black-Owned Bookstores to Buy From and Follow on Social Media

 

Tiny Bookstore – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

 

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It’s important to have honest conversations about race with kids. Ignoring racism doesn’t fix it. #blacklivesmatter #knowledgeispower

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A Different Booklist – Toronto, Ontario

 

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The African American Literature Book Club – Online bookstore

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AfriWare Books – Maywood, Illinois

 

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Ashay by the Bay – Vallejo, California

 

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Babycakes Book Stake – Online bookstore

 

Between the Lines Bookstore – Baton Rouge, Louisiana

 

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Are you ready for this? The Between The Lines Book Club is your new favorite book club and community. Follow us here to #readwithus each month as we pick and discuss a new book! #betweenthelinesbookclub

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Beyond Barcodes Bookstore – Kokomo Indiana

 

Black World Books – Killeen, Texas

 

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Blackstone Bookstore & Cultural Center – Ypsilanti, Michigan

 

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Book Boutique – Atlanta, Georgia

 

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Brain Lair Books – South Bend, Indiana

 

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Brave and Kind Books – Decatur, Georgia

 

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Café Con Libros – Brooklyn, New York

 

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Carol’s Bookstore – Sacramento, California

 

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Cultured Books – St. Petersburg, Florida

 

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Da Book Joint – Chicago, Illinois

 

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Dare Books – Longwood, Florida

 

Detroit Book City – Southfield, Michigan

 

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Enda’s Booktique – Duncanville, Texas

 

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Eso Won Books – Los Angeles, California

 

Eye See Me – University City, Missouri

 

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For Keeps Books – Atlanta, Georgia

 

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Frugal Bookstore – Roxbury, Massachusetts

 

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Fulton Street Books & Coffee – Tulsa, Oklahoma

 

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Harambee Books – Alexandria, Virginia

 

Harriett’s Bookshop – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 

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Hakim’s Bookstore – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 

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Loyalty Bookstore – Washington D.C. & Silver Spring, Maryland

 

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Lushena Books – Bensenville, Illinois

 

Mahogany Books – Washington D. C.

 

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Marcus Books – Oakland, California

 

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Medu Bookstore – Atlanta, Georgia

 

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MeJah Books – Claymont, Delaware

 

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Mocha Books – Tulsa, Oklahoma

 

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Nubian Bookstore – Morrow, Georgia

 

Olive Tree Books-n-Voices – Springfield, Massachusetts

 

Pyramid Art, Books, & Custom Framing – Little Rock, Arkansas

 

Revolution Books – Berkeley, California

 

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Riches in Reading – Maryland City, Maryland

 

Sankofa – Washington D. C.

 

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Semicolon Bookstore – Chicago, Illinois

 

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Sister’s Uptown Bookstore – New York, New York

 

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Sistah Scifi – Online Bookstore

 

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Smith & Hannon – Cincinnati, Ohio

 

Solid State Books – Washington D. C.

 

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Source Booksellers – Detroit, Michigan

 

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Source of Knowledge – Newark, New Jersey

 

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The Dock – Fort Worth, Texas

 

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The Black Reserve – Lansdale, Pennsylvania

 

The Key Bookstore – Hartford, Connecticut

 

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The Listening Tree – Decatur, Georgia

 

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What are your children doing this summer? We’ve got a Powerful option! YEP! Your child or teenager needs to know how to be a business owner and solve problems! Classes begin June 6, 2020. Click the link below to enroll! https://listeningtreebooks.com/shop/yep-young-entrepreneurs-program-summer-session-2020-ages-8-12-afternoon-courses/ https://listeningtreebooks.com/shop/yep-young-entrepreneurs-program-summer-session-2020-ages-13-18-afternoon-courses/ #entrepreneurs #youngentrepreneur #kidpreneur #banking #accounting #PrivateEquity #blackentrepreneurs #blackgirlmagic #STEM #businessrelationships #problemsolving #problemsolvingskills

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The Lit. Bar – Bronx, New York

 

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Turning Page Bookshop – Goose Creek, South Carolina

 

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Willa’s Books – Kansas City, Missouri

 

Uncle Bobbie’s Books and Café – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 

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Although we are closed we are still firmly committed to being a place for the community to call home. We are so thankful for the overwhelming show of support this past week and we will not let you down. Stay tuned for updates. ( 📷: @lulumoonowlbooks) #UncleBobbies #WeStillHere … Because of you.

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Underground Books – Sacramento, California

 

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Yoruba Bookstore – Brooklyn, New York

 

Zawadi Books – Columbus, Ohio

 

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