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.

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Join us for our May Community Book Fair at the Mall West End on Saturday, May 25, 2024 (12 - 5 pm)!

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Our Spring Book Fair is Saturday, April 27, 2024!

Get stocked for summer reading! Join us at the Mall West End on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 12 - 5 p.m. Let's read together!

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Remembering Prolific author, Maya Angelou (1928-2014)

🎂Remembering writing aficionado, #MayaAngelou who was born on this day in 1928. Her literature traverses multiple genres. "Still I Rise" and "Phenomenal Woman" are two of her most famous poems. ✍🏿She made her ancestral ascent on 05/28/2014. #nationalpoetrymonth 📚

Friday, March 15, 2024

Join us for our Spring Book Fair!

🎉We can't wait to see you at our Spring Book Fair on Saturday, March 30, 2024 (11 - 5) at the Mall West End. ❤️Let's read together! 📚 #literacymatters www.avantgardebooks.net

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Coming Soon: "Black Fire This Time (Volume 2)"!

Black Fire This Time. Volume 2 has over 75 award-winning black poets writers and playwrights on the past, present and future of black literature. Featuring Judy Juanita, American Book Award winner and Black Studies pioneer and the seminal play of the Black Arts Movement, And We Own the Night by living legend Jimmy Garrett. To Order: Send a Purchase Order to aquariuspress@gmail.com or call (313) 515-8122