When gearing up for your next book haul, deciding where to shop is just as important as choosing which titles to bring home. There are so many reasons to purchase from local and independently-owned bookstores, along with choosing stores that reflect the important and diverse voices within our world.
In light of the recent uptick in hate crimes and violence, it’s more crucial than ever right now to support the voices and businesses of the AAPI community—during AAPI Heritage Month, and all year round. There are many AAPI-owned bookstores all over the country, ranging from in-person shops to online suppliers, making it easier than ever to show support and give back. Of course, supporting inclusive voices and businesses is important no matter what, and at any time.
Ahead, check out our compiled list of AAPI-owned stores to consider for your next book-haul, no matter where you might live.
AAPI-Owned Bookstores
Online & Various Locations
Colorado
- Townie Books (Crested Butte, CO)
California
- Arkipelago Books (San Francisco, CA)
- Bel Canto Books (Long Beach, CA)
- East Village Book Shop (Sacramento, CA)
- Eastwind Books (Berkeley, CA)
- Giant Robot (Los Angeles, CA)
- Now Serving (Los Angeles, CA)
- Philippine Expressions Bookstore (San Pedro, CA)
- Reasonable Books (Lafayette, CA)
Georgia
- Maomi Bookstore (Chamblee, GA)
Hawaii
- Native Books (Honolulu, HI)
Iowa
- Reading In Public (West Des Moines, IA)
Maryland
- Atomic Books (Baltimore, MD)
Michigan
- 27th Letter Books (Detroit, MI)
New York
- Eastern Bookstore (New York, NY)
- Yu and Me Books (New York, NY)
Oregon
- Green Bean Books (Portland, OR)
- Waucoma Books (Hood River, OR)
Pennsylvania
- Making Worlds Bookstore and Social Center (Philadelphia, PA)
Washington
- Wing Luke Museum (Seattle, WA)