Join COMTO Chicago and Afriware Books on Thursday, 3/31/2022 for a brief presentation by Glennette Tiley Turner to learn more about her book, "The Underground Railroad in Ilinois."

For HARRIET TUBMAN's BICENTENNIAL YEAR, visit "The Calumet River: Hidden Gem of Black History," or Maywood's memorial plaque of a "Freedom House"

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Books have taken centerstage for good, bad, and, some would say ugly reason.  

Our latest updated blog post will examine: 1. The books challenged during the Jackson Confirmation Hearings, 2. List the challenged books around the country, 3. Provide resources to fight book bans. READ MORE

This list was curated by our affiliate Libro.fm, where at least 50% of the selected titles are from BIPOC authors. When you consider making the audiobook switch to @librofm, you support our bookstore with your audiobook membership! Use code CHOOSEINDIE to get a bonus audiobook credit when you sign up, and start supporting us today. Did you know that Audible and GoodReads is affiliated with Amazon? Not Libro.fm. Read more details in their blog article here.

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Cancer

June 21 – July 22

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May 21 – June 20

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Leo

July 23 – August 22

Capricorn

Libra

September 23 – October 22

Taurus

April 20 – May 20

Scorpio

October 23 – November 21

We couldn't help but add some books on the topic specifically written by authors of African heritage. Check them out to see how close they come to your experience!

Click the image to enter the David Ruggles Prize, a new national book collecting prize to support and encourage young book collectors of color.

The prize honors the legacy of David Ruggles, an early American abolitionist, publisher, and Underground Railroad conductor. The New York grocery store he opened in 1828 soon became the country’s first Black-owned bookstore.

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