Black bookshop owners urge others to embrace the opportunity for change

Black bookshop owners are finding that their efforts are paying off by sharing stories and bringing communities closer together through their local store. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-03 08:27:39 UTC ]
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