Avant-garde Books, LLC is the first Black mother/daughter-owned bookstore in the world. While their physical location at the Mall West End in SW Atlanta is no longer open, they are still committed to promoting literacy and learning, especially among socioeconomically disadvantaged children. Their mission is not just to sell books, but they strive to save and empower members of their commUNITY with the right knowledge about themselves, their history, race, culture, and identity.
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Live Story Time with Avant-garde Books (at The Mall West End)!
Saturday, August 20, 2022
Our Conversation with Terrence J, the host of Real Talk Podcast
We are GRATEFUL for
Terrence J, the host of Real Talk Podcast for allowing us to share our love of
literacy and learning with his listening audience! ❤️❤️ https://anchor.fm/terrencej/episodes/Honoring-Avant-Garde-Books-e1mef3r
Our bookstore is now open at The Mall West End!
You can visit our store Wednesday through Saturday (12 -7 pm)
and Sunday (1-6 pm)!
Let's read together!
Sunday, August 7, 2022
Crystal Jordan is our August Author of the Month!
Friday, August 5, 2022
We've moved into our new space!
Greetings!
I hope you and your family are well. First, THANK YOU for
supporting Avant-garde Books. Because of
your GENEROSITY, we have finally moved in our new space inside the Mall West
End (next to Beauty Depot). While there is still so much to do, we are GRATEFUL
to have reached this major milestone. We
know that our progress was made possible by GENEROUS people like YOU! Thank
you! Thank you! Thank you for your prayers, purchases, shout-outs, donations,
referrals, sound business advice, tips, words of encouragement, and most of
all, LOVE!
We cordially extend an invitation to community members to
have book signings, art exhibits, and enrichment activities in our new space.
There is absolutely no charge! We look forward to collaborating with you as we continue
working to fulfill our mission of eliminating illiteracy in SW Atlanta!
Peace and abundant blessings to you and yours!
Corendis C. Hardy, CEO
Avant-garde Books, LLC
Let’s read together!
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