Have you been wondering how you can support Latinx-owned bookstores during quarantine? Many bookstores across the United States have closed for safety due to COVID-19. While some bookstores are completely shut down, some have continued to operate with creative precautions. Latinx-owned bookstores, often found in underserved communities and for underserved communities, are more vulnerable now as a result of losses in sales. If you’re able to buy books at the moment, please check out the list below of Latinx-owned bookstores currently taking orders for contactless pick up and shipping. If your favorite store isn’t listed here, remember you can always buy a gift certificate now for later use. Stay safe and happy shopping!
Cafe con Libros (Brooklyn, NY)
You can place an order through this link.
Chau Luna (Brooklyn, NY)
This bookstore is taking website orders and delivering through USPS. Use the promo code #stayhome for free shipping!
Duende District (Various Locations)
They are taking online orders directly through their website and through their Bookshop page.
El Candil (Puerto Rico)
This bookstore is taking online orders!
Kew & Willow Books (Kew Gardens, NY)
They are taking online orders for curbside pick up and shipping.
La Casita Books (Puerto Rico)
This store is taking online orders.
Image from @cafeconlibros_bk Instagram.
Image from @milmundosnyc Instagram.
LibroMobile (Santa Ana, CA)
This bookstore is taking orders through their website and their Bookshop page.
Libros 787 (online)
Online orders for shipping here!
Libros in Espanol (online)
Online orders for shipping here!
Mil Mundos (Brooklyn, NY)
They are taking online orders for local bicycle delivery in Bushwick or shipping!
Image from @thelitbar Instagram.
Palabras Bilingual Bookstore (Phoenix, AZ)
This bookstore is taking online orders for curbside pick up or shipping. Free shipping if you spend $15+!
Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore (Sylmar, CA)
Tia Chucha is taking online orders!
The Bookmark (various locations, Puerto Rico)
They are taking online orders for shipping. Free shipping if you spent $50+!
The Lit. Bar (Bronx, NY)
This bookstore is operating through Bookshop.org and libro.fm.
Third House Books (Gainesville, FL)
They are currently shipping all orders from their online store!
