The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore

In the 1930s, Lewis Michaux Sr. followed his passion for books by opening the National Memorial African Bookstore in Harlem. What began as a love for reading grew into a gathering place where people came together to learn, share ideas, and discuss ways to create change. Visitors included important figures like Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, and Langston Hughes, but the bookstore welcomed everyone. Through this inspiring story, readers discover how one person’s love of books helped build a community centered on knowledge, conversation, and empowerment.

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