Indie BookSellers

Independent bookstore in Buffalo

Zawadi Books

Zawadi Books is an independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstore serving the Buffalo–Niagara reader community. Its strengths include books by and about people of African descent, Black history, children’s reading, education, culture, and community programs.

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About Zawadi Books

Zawadi Books is an independently owned, brick-and-mortar bookstore serving the Buffalo–Niagara reader community. Readers visit for books by and about people of African descent, Black history, children’s reading, education, culture, and community programs. The shop provides a local alternative for discovery, knowledgeable recommendations, special ordering when available, and direct support of the region’s literary life.

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.

Books, specialties, and services

Specialty

Children’s books

Service

Author events Online ordering

Community

Black-owned

Format

New books

Store hours

Current hours have not yet been independently verified.

Hours can change for holidays, events, and seasonal schedules. Check the bookstore’s official website or call before making a special trip.

Accessibility information

Detailed accessibility information has not yet been verified.

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