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.
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Patrice McLaurin, the author of "Have You Thanked An Inventor Today?" will be with us this Saturday, December 3, 2022 (2-3:30 pm)!
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Join us Saturday, November 26, 2022 for our Live Story Time with the Top Ladies of Distinction!
Bring your little ones to a magical experience with our live Story Time! Join
us this Saturday, November 26, 2022 (2:00 – 3:30)! Members of Top Ladies
of Distinction (Atlanta Chapter) will be our guest readers!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 18, 2022
The Top Ladies of Distinction, NE Atlanta Chapter will be with us Saturday, November 26, 2022 (2:00 - 3:30 pm)!
Friday, November 11, 2022
Come out and meet distinguished educator, author, and historian, Jacqueline James at the Joy of Reading Celebration Saturday, November 12, 2022 (12-4 pm)!
We are GRATEFUL for
distinguished educator, author, and historian, Jacqueline James for
coordinating the Joy of Reading Celebration. You can get copies of her book
series, “Friends of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” tomorrow, November 12, 2022 (12-4 pm). https://www.jaxpublications.com/
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Author Taronda "T. S. Gee" Gibbons will be joining us for the Joy of Reading Celebration!
You can meet author Taronda
"T. S. Gee" Gibbons, the Founder and CEO of "When I Grow Up
Books" at the Joy of Reading Celebration this Saturday, November 12, 2022
(12-4 pm)! ๐
https://thegrowupbooks.com/ ๐
Meet Award-winning Educator and Author, Beth P. Bolden at the Joy of Reading Celebration this Saturday, November 12, 2022!
for the Joy of Reading Celebration this Saturday, November 12, 2022
(12 - 4 pm)! ❤️❤️❤️#BeautifulSister
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Meet Christian Children's Books Author, Vanessa Fortenberry this Saturday, November 12, 2022 (12:00 - 4:00 pm)!
Join us this Saturday, November 12, 2022 (12-4 pm) at @Avant_GardeBks in the Mall
West End! Meet author Vanessa Fortenberry! ๐ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joy-of-reading-celebration-with-author-jacqueline-james-and-friends-tickets-454498125127?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Meet Members of the Sistah Scribes Writing Group at the Joy of Reading Celebration on Saturday, November 12, 2022 (12:00 - 4:00 pm)!
๐The Sistah Scribes Writing Group will be with us this Saturday, November 12, 2022 (12:00 – 4:00 pm) They’ll have copies of their EMPOWERING book, “Shaking Off the Dust: Personal Narratives of Triumph”! www.sistahscribes.com ❤️
Meet Miyoshi Level at the Joy of Reading Celebration on Saturday, November 12, 2022 (12:00 - 4:00 pm)!
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
The Joy of Reading Book Extravaganza is Saturday, November 12, 2022 (12 - 4 pm)!
Join us this Saturday, November 12, 2022 (12-4 pm) at Avant-garde Bookstore in the Mall
West End! ๐ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joy-of-reading-celebration-with-author-jacqueline-james-and-friends-tickets-454498125127?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Friday, November 4, 2022
Artist Brian Turner will be with us Saturday, November 5, 2022 (1-4 pm)!

Please RSVP at avantgardebooks@gmail.com!
2022 Women's Empowerment Talk with Shana Thornton, the host of Let's Talk America!





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