Community Book Center

Community Book Center has been a cultural anchor in New Orleans' historic Seventh Ward since 1983, centering African American literature and Black cultural heritage in a neighborhood that is the birthplace of Creole of Color culture and jazz. The store's comprehensive collection spans African American fiction, history, cultural studies, and children's books, providing representation and literary community to a neighborhood that cherishes its heritage. The children's section emphasizes books with Black characters and stories rooted in the culture of New Orleans, and the store's programming celebrates the full spectrum of the African diaspora experience. Community Book Center is more than a store; it is a vital cultural institution.