Author: Barbershop Books

Meet Michael Blake, Our 10th Anniversary Host

Barbershop Books is celebrating a decade of helping the babies read 🎉 We invite you to celebrate this tremendous milestone with us on Wednesday, November 8th, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Museum of the City of New York. Purchase your tickets here. Join us as we honor early literacy advocate and Barbershop Books … Continued

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Meet Gregg Walker, Our 10th Anniversary Honoree

Barbershop Books is celebrating a decade of helping the babies read 🎉 We invite you to celebrate this tremendous milestone with us on Wednesday, November 8th, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Museum of the City of New York. Purchase your tickets here. Join us as we honor the early literacy advocate and Barbershop … Continued

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Meet Jeff Lindor, Our 10th Anniversary Honoree

Barbershop Books is celebrating a decade of helping the babies read 🎉 We invite you to celebrate this tremendous milestone with us on Wednesday, November 8th, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Museum of the City of New York. Purchase your tickets here. Join us as we honor early literacy advocate and Barbershop Books … Continued

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Meet Julie Jensen, Our 10th Anniversary Honoree

Barbershop Books is celebrating a decade of helping the babies read 🎉 We invite you to celebrate this tremendous milestone with us on Wednesday, November 8th, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Museum of the City of New York. Purchase your tickets here. Join us as we honor early literacy advocate and Barbershop Books … Continued

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Barbershop Books 10th Anniversary Celebration

Barbershop Books is celebrating a decade of inspiring Black boys and other vulnerable children to read for fun!⁠ Our award-winning programming has expanded reading opportunities for thousands of children nationwide. We invite you to celebrate this tremendous milestone with us on Wednesday, November 8th, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Museum of the City … Continued

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Reading So Lit Named a Tools Competition Winner 🎉

Barbershop Books’ Reading So Lit program was named today as one of 32 winners of the 2022-2023 Tools Competition. Reading So Lit joins teams from 12 countries being awarded more than $4 million to develop and expand tools that will impact 35 million learners by 2026. Reading So Lit will receive $50,000 to generate actionable, … Continued

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Meet Tiffany Robinson

In the world of children’s literature and self-publishing, Tiffany Robinson has emerged as a shining star. With a passion for promoting loving families, supportive friendships, and kindness, her books celebrate diversity, specifically focusing on Black children. Tiffany’s work showcases her dedication to spreading positivity, inspiring young minds, and normalizing the experiences of Black families.Tiffany’s diverse … Continued

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Alvin Irby is a CNN Hero !

Our Founder, Alvin Irby, has been chosen to be a CNN Hero! CNN Heroes is a year-round initiative that honors everyday people for their selfless, creative efforts to make the world a better place. Alvin is being honored for building little libraries in hundreds of barbershops to help young boys find the fun in reading. … Continued

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Barbershop Books Has a New COO!

Barbershop Books has a new Chief Operating Officer! Please join us in welcoming Doris Allen to the Barbershop Books team. Read her bio below to learn more. Doris Allen is a veteran publishing professional specializing in children’s book sales. For more than 15 years, she has brought attention to Black authors and supported Black-owned bookstores … Continued

Book Donation From Stacey Abrams

We are excited to announce, former Georgia State Representative, voting rights activist, and author, Stacey Abrams, has donated signed books to Barbershop Books. Ms. Abrams generously donated copies of both of her children’s books: “Stacey’s Extraordinary Words” and “Stacey’s Remarkable Books. Thank you to Ms. Abrams and her team for all they do to #HelpTheBabiesRead!