Lit News with Avant-garde Books, LLC!

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.

Friday, December 23, 2022

Beth Bolden's Boutique is in our bookstore!

Our beautiful sister, Beth Bolden, has her "Bold In My Black" boutique in our bookstore! Come by to get your shirt at the Mall West End every Tuesday through Saturday (1 - 7 pm)!

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Our Annual Holiday Book Festival for Children Is Saturday, December 17, 2022 (2-5 pm)!

Join us for a day of fun! Our Holiday Book Festival for Children is happening Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. 😊😊Website

Saturday, December 10, 2022

The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle (Audio)

It's Story Time with Avant-garde Books!

Let's make sure our youngest learners get rich vocabulary, language structure, and content through LISTENING!

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Distinguished pilot and author, Crystal Harris will join us for Story Time today, December 10, 2022 (2 - 3 pm)!

Distinguished pilot and author, Crystal Harris, will be with us today for our live story time (2 - 3 pm)! You can get a signed copy of her heartwarming book, "Good Grief" based on a true story!

Join us! www.avantgardebooks.net

#EmpowerChildrenThroughStories

Friday, December 2, 2022

Patrice McLaurin is our story time reader tomorrow, Saturday, December 3, 2022 (2-3:30 pm)!

Patrice McLaurin, the author of four wonderful books will be with us

tomorrow, Saturday, December 3, 2022 (2:00 – 3:30 pm) at

the Mall West End! www.avantgardebooks.net