coffee. tea. books. community.
Sat, May 21
|Brooklyn
*IN-PERSON* Blk Book Swap: May Pop-Up
BlkBookSwap is an all attendees inclusive pop-up event, but we want the book pool (where you swap from and donate to) to stay intentionally Black, Indigenous, Latinx and POC authors primarily. So pick out a book from an author of color that you love from your library (up to 3) and bring them to Swap
Time & Location
May 21, 2022, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Brooklyn, 724 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11216, USA
About the Event
HOW IT WORKS:
BlkBookSwap is an all attendees inclusive pop-up event, but we want the book pool (where you swap from and donate to) to stay intentionally Black, Indigenous, Latinx and POC authors primarily. So pick out a book from an author of color that you love from your library (up to 3) and bring them to Swap!
ABOUT CAFE CON LIBROS:
Cafe con Libros (coffee with books) is an intersectional Feminist community bookstore and coffee shop. Through their choice of books, programming and great coffee, they have create a vibrant community space where everyone; specifically womxn-identified folx, feel centered, affirmed and celebrated. In 2017, Kalima DeSuze opened Cafe Con Libros' cozy shop in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. She's very Black, very Afro-Latina and very feminist so the shop is a true embodiment of the values she carries with her and into the world.
FAQS ON THE BOOK SWAP:
Q: Who can attend?
A: Errybody
Q: How many books can I swap?
A: Up to 3. All books must be by a Black, Indigenous or an author of Color.
Q: What types of books are you looking for?
A: All novel genres. Please no children’s books, table books or magazines.
Q: If I cannot make it, how else can I help?
A: Head over to @blkbookswap on IG, and click the link in bio for donation options, but books, materials and monetary donations are appreciated. Email blkbookswap@gmail.com for more details.
See you there!
xx Trae
Book Bae of @blkbookswap