Independent bookstore in Philadelphia
Hakim’s Bookstore
Founded in 1959, Hakim’s is one of the country’s oldest Black-owned bookstores and an essential West Philadelphia center for history and culture. Readers will find African and African American history, politics, religion, literature, biography, social justice, children’s books, educational materials, and culturally affirming gifts.
About Hakim’s Bookstore
Founded in 1959, Hakim’s is one of the country’s oldest Black-owned bookstores and an essential West Philadelphia center for history and culture. Its selection includes African and African American history, politics, religion, literature, biography, social justice, children’s books, educational materials, and culturally affirming gifts. Knowledgeable independent booksellers make this a worthwhile local stop for recommendations, browsing, and supporting the city’s reading community.
This profile is part of the Indie BookSellers directory of independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstores. Store inventory changes frequently, so contact the bookseller with a title or ISBN when you are looking for a specific edition.
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