Join the Black Feminist Bookshop for our pop-up series at The Feminist Library.

This November we’re bringing you books, vibes, and a physical space inspired by the beauty and legacy of Black women’s resistance, imagination, and care.

Those of us who live on the margins bear the brunt of capitalism’s violent social and economic systems. To survive and thrive, Black women, femmes, and non-binary people have a long history of creating spaces for joy, wholeness, and freedom; our response to oppression has always been collective, because there is no liberation without community.

We’ve put together a bookshop, an events schedule, and a place to hang out to foster conversations, resource-sharing, and to bring together a community committed to radical social change.

Come thru for books, music, and new friends.

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”

— Maya Angelou

Our dates:

Saturday 12th – 3-6 pm – Black Feminist Bookshop social – open to all.

Ticketed free event. Book via Eventbrite.

Come thru for our opening event. Buy books, hang out, and meet new people. Refreshments are available while stocks last.

Friday 18th – 6.30-9.30 pm – author talk – open to all.

Ticketed event. Book via Eventbrite.

Join us as we celebrate the release of Travis Alabanza‘s new book, None of the Above: Reflections on Reflections on Life Beyond the Binary. Alabanza is an award-winning trans writer and performer. They’ll be in conversation with writer and journalist Kuchenga.

Buy the book on the night or in advance from our Bookshop.org affiliate store.

Saturday 19th –

1-3 pm – A Black Feminist Book Club – a space for Black women, femmes, and non-binary people only.

Ticketed event. Book via Eventbrite. Limited spaces are available.

Our November pick is None of the Above: Reflections on Life Beyond the Binary by Travis Alabanza.

Our book club is a space where Black women, femmes, and non-binary people can discuss literature that reflects their experiences. We read Black feminist and queer authors to focus on self-care, empowerment, and community connections. Feel free to bring snacks. After the event, hang around for a bit of book buying, socialising, and chilling to some tunes.

This event is exclusively for Black women, femmes, and non-binary people. During the event, the bookshop will be closed to the public.

Buy the book via our Bookshop.org affiliate store.

3–6 p.m – pop-up bookshop and hang out space – open to all.

Free event. No booking necessary.

Buy books, hang out, and meet new people.

Saturday 26th –

3–6 p.m – wrap-up party – open to all.

Free event. Tickets are available for Black women, femmes, and non-binary people. Limited tickets are available for allies. Book via Eventbrite.

Come thru for our last event at the Feminist Library, and bring some £££ to buy books.

Performances from Arli, DJ BASU and miamusa.

Arli creates experimental, percussion-heavy electronic music to make sense of life in this made-up world. Arli, joined by DJ BASURA and singer miamusa, will be opening up our wrap-up party with high-energy, genre-bending vibes.

More DJs TBA.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

House rules:

We centre Black women, femmes, and non-binary people. We have the right to refuse admission, without a refund, to anyone who does not respect our space.

Accessibility information:

The Feminist Library is wheelchair accessible. The toilets are accessible and gender neutral.

Please get in touch at blackfeministreading@gmail.com with any questions or access needs you would like us to be aware of.

COVID safety policy:

We are a group working towards collective care. This is one of the key principles of Black feminism. Because this is an enclosed space, we’ve applied COVID safety precautions to keep everyone as safe as possible.

If you have COVID-like symptoms, please don’t come. If you’ve been in recent contact with someone who has symptoms, please take a test before coming.

Donations:

Please bring your pre-loved books for us to resell.

This event is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. If you would like to support the Black Feminist Bookshop, you can donate via Eventbrite, subscribe to Patreon, or contact us directly at blackfeministreading@gmail.com