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.

Saturday, September 20, 2025

🎉The 43rd Annual National Black Storytelling Festival and Conference will take place in Atlanta on November 19 - 23, 2025. ❤️🖤💚Learn more: https://www.nabsinc.org/

Saturday, September 13, 2025

"Flora" by Lissette Perry is available now!

🎉In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Avant-garde Books 📚 salutes Lissette Perry, the author of "Flora". A portion of the profit from every book sold is donated to the National Forest Foundation 🌲🌲to help support the tropical forests in Puerto Rico! 🇵🇷 https://florachildrensbooks.com

Saturday, September 6, 2025

New Book Alert! "Benny Z Adventures: The Secret of the Quail" by L. A. Hill is available now!

🎉New Book Alert! ❤️This book teaches...

Wildlife education and quail facts 🪶for kids;

Mindfulness and journaling for children;

Confidence-building and overcoming self-doubt;

the importance of conservation and sustainable living; and...

Whether you're a teacher looking for a classroom read, a parent seeking meaningful books for your child, or a young reader who loves nature, Benny Z. Adventures offers entertainment and real-life lessons.

Great for homeschoolers, young naturalists, and fans of realistic fiction with a nature theme.

Let Benny Z’s journey inspire your reader to see the world with fresh eyes and a full heart. 💜

Get copies! https://verdantvoyagepub.com/