Wide Rainbow Libraries
Inspiring (free) libraries for our youth and families living in under-resourced communities.
In collaboration with Detroit-based independent curator and arts educator Asmaa Walton of the Black Art Library, and architect/designer Melissa Shin of the Los Angeles-based firm Shin Shin, we’ve delivered over 20 libraries to community partners across New York City, Detroit, and Los Angeles. Each unique library contains 100-to-1000 culturally responsive children's books sourced through local and independent bookstores including: Books Are Magic in Brooklyn, Source Booksellers in midtown Detroit, and The Salt Eaters Bookshop in Inglewood. Wide Rainbow Libraries create space for our Title I public school students, families living in shelters, and youth enrolled in community programs to discover the joy and power of reading.
Help us create more libraries for our communtiy by making a contribtuion today!
Shin Shin is a full service architecture and design firm based in Los Angeles founded by Melissa Shin.
To learrn more, visit their website.
Source Booksellers, an independent bookstore in Detroit's Midtown district, is a unique niche of non-fiction books. We offer books and unusual sideline items that enhance your life and your lifestyle.
Address: 4240 Cass Ave, #105 Detroit, MI, 48201
To learn more, visit their website.
Founded by librarian, art edcuator, & independent curator Asmaa Walton. The Black Art Library, is a collection of resources about Black visual artists.
To learn more, visit their website.
Located in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, Books Are Magic is an independent bookstore offering a range of interesting and hard-to-find books. In their flagship store, they host events, readings and live conversations with celebrated authors.
Address: 225 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
To learn more, visit their website.
If you’d like to donate new books OR you’re an author and/or illustrator and would like to get involved with after school programming at any of our public school or libraries we’d love to have you!
Please write us at :
info@widerainbow.org
The Salt Eaters Bookshop is a bookstore that prioritizes books, comics, and zines written by and about Black women, girls, femmes, and non-binary people in Inglewood, CA. #BlackWomanOwned
Address: 302 East Queen Street Inglewood, California 90301
To learn more, visit their website.
