But purchasing from an independent, Black-owned bookstore offers customers more than just a selection of books by and about people of color. Proprietors offer personalized, in-store experiences ...

My sisters and I would play on those steps with friends. Katie Mitchell's new book, “Prose to the People: A Celebration of Black Bookstores.” (Cover image courtesy Clarkson Potter) “And that time, I ...

The only independent bookstore in Opelousas, Louisiana is a cultural hub for Creole and Acadian history. Here's what makes ...

Independent bookstores are the heartbeats of their communities. They provide culture and community, generate local jobs and sales tax revenue, promote literacy and education, champion diverse and ...