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.
Sunday, July 20, 2025
πNew Book Alert! π"Aniyah with Auntie Adventures: The Breakfast Blessing" by Sirena Morris, Aniyah Janee is available now!
Saturday, July 19, 2025
"It Starts with ME!" (2021) by Dr. Bernice A. King, Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson, and Zoe Ranucci (Illustrator)
“The world is so big that I can see, but if I want to make
it better…it has to start with ME!”-Dr. Bernice A. King❤️
Elementary Grades Curriculum available at: https://thekingcenter.org/it-starts-with-me/
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Let's Celebrate Juneteenth Together!
You don’t have to worry about the rain; the event is INDOORS.
You don’t have to worry about what to eat; refreshments will be served.
You don’t have to worry about if it’ safe for kids: it’s a family affair.
You don’t have to worry about breaking the bank: it’s FREE! (All my books are under $10.) ππ€❤️#Juneteenth
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated (Lambda Sigma Chapter) is celebrating Black Voices, Storytelling, and Literacy!
ππ€❤️#Juneteenth #Juneteenth2025 Celebrate Juneteenth with us by supporting literacy and Black authorship! RSVP is required for both in-person and virtual attendance:https://forms.gle/5g3YREQzDnMxWdD66
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity proudly champions literacy as a cornerstone of community development. π
Join us for Stories That Matter: Black Authors Share and Sell—a Juneteenth celebration uplifting Black voices through storytelling, literacy, and authorship.
π This hybrid event is sponsored by the Lambda Sigma Chapter and Phi Beta Sigma – Georgia, and will take place:
π Thursday, June 19, 2025
π 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
π In-Person Location:
Sigma Zeta Foundation House
2526 Delowe Drive, East Point, GA 30344
π» Virtual Access:
Google Meet (link provided upon RSVP)
π RSVP is required for both in-person and virtual attendance:
https://forms.gle/5g3YREQzDnMxWdD66
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