Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
Have you ever had an itch you just had to scratch? In the 1930s, Lewis Michaux Senior had a book itch. He turned that feeling into the National Memorial African Bookstore right in the heart of Harlem. Through the eyes of his son, you will discover how this unique shop became a gathering place for everyone from everyday readers to famous heroes like Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, and Langston Hughes. Inside these walls, people did more than just buy books. They traded ideas, dreamed of a better future, and learned how to stand up for what they believed in. Step inside this special bookstore and experience a true story about the power of reading, community, and voices coming together to change the world.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
44 Pages
