Summer
  EVENTS

Inheritance l Elizabeth Acevedo in Conversation with Kalima DeSuze 

Attend this Crowdcast event with Inheritance author Elizabeth Acevedo, in conversation with Kalima DeSuze of Cafe Con Libros and founder of the Black Bookstore Collective.

About Inheritance: "In her most famous spoken-word poem, author of the Pura Belpré-winning novel-in-verse The Poet X Elizabeth Acevedo embraces all the complexities of Black hair and Afro-Latini dad—the history, pain, pride, and powerful love of that inheritance."

Get an exclusive signed copy of Inheritance along with your ticket for only $20!

An Evening with Garcelle 

A virtual conversation with The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Garcelle Beauvais on her book Love Me as I Am, about her life as a celebrity, entrepreneur, and who she is personally, with family, and with friends. Get to learn more about Garcelle and how she got where she is today during this exclusive event, co-sponsored by Da Book Joint!

Get an exclusive signed copy of Inheritance along with your ticket for only $33!

Swim Team Launch May 17th

Attend the launch of Johnnie Christmas' new middle grade graphic novel, Swim Team! As a partner for this event, the book will be available on our website at an upcoming date. If you purchase by May 17th, you will reserve your spot for the event. The first 25 customers will also receive an exclusive swim cap! More info will be shared soon. 

Simon and Schuster Presents, Black Love Summer 2022 late May-July

Da Book Joint will be participating in Black Love Summer 2022 from Simon & Schuster. Advanced copies of You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi, Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle, and Good Morning, Love by Ashley M. Coleman will be available through our store late May-July.

The Love Songs of

W.E.B. Du Bois

Paperback Launch 

Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, in conversation with Jacqueline Allen Trimble, celebrates the paperback launch of her bestselling, award-winning novel The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois, hosted by HarperCollins and the Black Bookstore Collective.