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Discover bookstores and book clubs led by and for the Latinx community—spaces for culture, storytelling, and literary connection.
Latinx‑Owned Bookstores Across the U.S.
Support these independent shops amplifying Latinx and BIPOC authors:
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Los Amigos Books (Chicago, IL) – Spanish‑language and bilingual titles for families and children, Instagram: @losamigosbooks.
- Third House Books (Gainesville, FL) – Inclusive bookstore with community events and a curated selection
- The Lit. Bar (Bronx, NY) – Bookstore + wine bar founded by Afro‑Latina Noëlle Santos, serving as the Bronx’s only community indie bookstore Visit: www.thelitbar.com Instagram: @thel.it.bar
- Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore (Sylmar, CA) – A cultural center since 2003 offering books, workshops and a Social Justice Book Club. Website: Tía Chucha’s Instagram: @tiachuchas
- Libélula Books & Co. (San Diego, CA) – Queer, BIPOC‑owned bookstore in Barrio Logan prioritizing feminist, Indigenous, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ literature Website: libelulabooksandco.com Instagram: @libelulabooks
- Palabras Bilingual Bookstore (Phoenix, AZ) – Focused on bilingual education and Latinx voices
- Barrio Books (Tucson, AZ) – Latinx‑centered literature and community programming. Website: barriobooks520.com Instagram: @barriobooks520
- Booklandia (Oakland, CA) – Latina‑owned community bookstore partnered with #WeAllGrow Latinas & Libros club. Website: booklandiabox.com Instagram: @booklandia
- LA Librería (Los Angeles, CA) – Promotes bilingualism and Spanish‑language children’s literature. Website: la-libreria.net Instagram: @lalibrerialosangeles
- Alegria Mobile Bookstore (Los Angeles, CA) – Mobile Latinx bookstore bringing literature into communities.
- Cafe con Libros Press (Pomona, CA) – Latina‑run nonprofit bookstore + lending library for marginalized authors. Instagram: @cafeconlibrospress
Latina‑Led Book Clubs (Online & Local)
- Latinas & Libros AMIGAS Book Club – In partnership with Booklandia and #WeAllGrow Latina, featuring monthly reads by Latina authors and IG author chats. Details: weallgrowlatina.com/amigas-book-club Instagram: @weallgrowlatina
- Modern Latina Book Club – Virtual book club hosted by Linda Castillo, reading Latinx authors like Silvia Moreno‑Garcia and Gabriela Garcia. IG/Facebook: Modern Latina Book Club
- Veggie Mijxs Book Club – Hosted by @veggiemijas, a vegan Latinx lifestyle brand; monthly BIPOC book selections, Zoom discussion. Instagram: @veggiemijas
- Tía Chucha’s Social Justice Book Club – Monthly readings and in‑person discussions at Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural focused on antiracist, Latinx and justice themes. Instagram: @tiachuchas
- Modern Immigrant Book Club – Curated by the creator of Modern Immigrant podcast, reading immigrant and diaspora narratives. Instagram: @mi.bookclub
- Latina Writers Book Club – Started for Latina authors, now reads books by Latina creatives via Discord/Zoom. Instagram: @latinawriters
- Las Comadres & Friends Book Club – National Latino book club with author interviews and monthly selections hosted by Latina literary organizations. Website: lascomadres.com/join-book-club
- The Poder Circle Book Club – Quarterly themed community book club hosted by Poderistas, discussing shared experiences and Latinx storytelling. Website: poderistas.com/bookclub