On August 5, 2026, IndieBound published a feature on Left on Read, Kansas’ only Black-owned bookstore, and the story behind the founding of Black Bookstore Day™. Written by Zoe Perzo, the profile explores Dr. Latasha Eley Kelly’s lifelong connection to reading and storytelling, the purpose behind Left on Read, and the bookstore’s growth since opening in 2024. It also discusses Dr. Kelly’s vision for Black Bookstore Day and the importance of recognizing and supporting Black-ow