"Hope is a powerful thing, Addy. It's the greatest gift
you can give to somebody, or yourself. It can see you through the worst times.”—Mr.
Polk from “Changes for Addy: A Winter Story” by Connie Porter and Bradford
Brown (Illustrator)
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.
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