Liberation is Lit

I was able to raise $205 through stickers for fundraisers this past quarter. These are all the organizations and mutual aid projects I gave money to. Thank you to everyone who purchased a sticker. 100% of sales went to these organizations (minus sales tax). Although most people only bought Palestine stickers, I gave to each of the countries evenly. Next quarter, I hope to add Lebanon 🌲❤️ You can always get your Reading is Resistance stickers on the website! https://lnkd.in/ewXhAJTm #freepalestine #freecongo #freehaiti #freesudan

Happy New Year! I know 2025 seems very daunting, but we have survived, and we will keep surviving if we believe in the power of community. We always have each other. After a really long holiday season, I am pulling back on markets for January. You can still catch me at Soda City a couple of times and shop online! And I am excited to share with you all the launch of our Patreon community! At pay-what-you-can tiers, you can get access to our online resource bank of tools you can use to build up your toolbox as a reader and activist. There will be liberation-focused book club questions, deep dives into social justice books, and access to our private Readers Union meetings where we talk all things books and organizing! This will directly support the sustainability of the bookstore and allow us to expand our programming. https://lnkd.in/eYfc7QPw Here's to another year of growth for this Liberation is Lit Community! -- #BlackOwnedBookstore #readingisresistance

2024 has come to an end. It's been a great reading year! Here is our list of the best books of 2024! What have been some of your favorites? Let me know in the comments! #bookrecommendations

It's 2024 Wrapped 😎 This year has been amazing! I can't believe all of the growth we have experienced. Apparently, I spend a lot of minutes doing things 😅 Thank every single one of you who has met me at markets, bought something from me, share our story, and given me book recommendations! I can't wait to be in solidarity with you all next year! #IndieBookstore #BlackOwnedBookstore

It's a giveaway! I'm giving away two books to get you ready for the new year (and new administration). Hood Wellness by Tamela J. Gordon and Black Girls Breathing by Jasmine Marie (Thank you to Row House and Grand Central Publishing for my personal copies and giving me an extra to give away) Here's what you gotta do: 1) Follow @liberationislit on Instagram 2) Comment on this post which book you prefer Bonus entries if you: - Follow the authors - Sign up for the Liberation is Lit newsletter (I send recommendations twice a month) Giveaway ends December 31 and winners will be notified privately. Shipping only to U.S. addresses. No purchase necessary.

I love it when people enjoy their bundles! Thanks for your order, Hillary! The deadline to order holiday bundles has been extended! New order deadline is Dec. 18! https://lnkd.in/eHt74SAE #IndieBookstore #BlackOwnedBookstore

Sooo many bookish gift options! I also realized I never made a gift card option for the website, so here we are! Supporting indie bookstores during the holiday season is how we can make it through the year. I will be transparent, these last few weeks have been rough in terms of sales, so please support if you can! Get your book bundles, cozy sweat shirts, punchy stickers, and of course shop for books! — #LiberationIsLit #Bookstagram #BlackBookstagram #IndieBookstore #SupportIndieBookstores #ShopLocal #Bookshop #givingback #donation #community #socialenterprise #BlackOwnedBookstore #usedbooks #usedbookstore #sustainablereading #holidaygiftideas #bookishgifts #bookworm #readbannedbooks

Are you looking to get more involved in local actions? Here is your chance! The Senate Education Subcommittee on K-12 Education Scholarships will be meeting on December 10th to consider using public funds to give vouchers for private education. On the surface, that seems like a good thing, but vouchers have been found to benefit wealthy families more so than families living in poverty and in rural areas. Additionally, this tactic erodes support and infrastructure for public education (along with book bans and education censorship), and private schools shouldn't receive public funds without public oversight. And you will cringe knowing that most private schools were founded as segregationist schools to fight the integration of public schools 🤮 If you are intimidated by giving public comment in person, this is a great way to dip your toes into engaging with your elected officials! Plus, you don't have to miss work to attend the meeting (although you can stream all meetings, can't say the same with up-to-date recordings of all public meetings). DM me if you want me to look over your response! More info from League of Women Voters: https://lnkd.in/gPi-Ffig -- #activism #socialchange #southcarolina #protectpubliceducation #civicengagement

Book Swap tomorrow at @thrifttherapy803 from 3-7pm! Bring a book, take a book!

Tons of events for the holidays! We’re kicking it off with Hops and Shops TODAY (12/1) at Columbia Craft! Will I see you soon? — #LiberationIsLit #Bookstagram #BlackBookstagram #IndieBookstore #SupportIndieBookstores #ShopLocal #BookBlogger #BlackBookBlogger #Bookshop #givingback #donation #community #socialenterprise #BlackOwnedBookstore #bookselling #bookevents #fleamarkets #localmarkets #sodacitymarket