Whether you’re shopping for Christmas or Kwanzaa, Black independent bookstores are a great destination to add to your holiday list. From stationary to stickers for stocking stuffers, store owners said they have gifts for every member of the family.
Courtney Bledsoe, who runs Call & Response Bookstore in Chicago, said she knows that some people may be hesitant about buying a book for a holiday gift. But Bledsoe said as long as you know the person, booksellers can help you pick the perfect gift.
Larger corporations like Amazon and Target sell books at a lower price compared to independent Black bookstores. Five bookstore owners told Capital B their stores provide community, something large corporations don’t…