We’re headed to Chicago to feature Burst Into Books Community Art Space, a Black-owned bookstore, creative hub, gathering place, and community resource located in the city’s Roseland neighborhood. Founded by Jurema Nicole Gorham, Burst Into Books Community Art Space opened in June 2024 with literacy, arts, cultural programming, and community at the center of its work. Building a Village Burst Into Books was created from the belief that every child deserves access to books, sa

We’re continuing our celebration of Black-owned bookstores across the country with lazy &Lit., a New York-based bookstore founded by Candice McCoy. McCoy opened lazy &Lit. on February 14, 2021, bringing together her background in psychology, love of literature, and commitment to self-care. The bookstore pairs books with mental health and wellness resources, with a focus on helping marginalized communities de-stress, prioritize their wellbeing, and access information and educa