Barbershop Books

Barbershop Books is a non-profit organization based in New York City that aims to inspire Black boys to read for enjoyment through award-winning literacy programs. By partnering with local barbershops, they create welcoming reading spaces that celebrate and affirm the interests of these children. The initiative includes trauma-informed barber training and curated content to promote male reading role models and increase access to engaging literature.

The organization focuses on child-centered and strengths-based approaches to boost reading identity development among Black boys. Their programs involve community engagement and collaboration with mission-aligned organizations to implement early literacy programming. Barbershop Books also features an E-Library with diverse storytime videos and independently published e-books tailored to the interests of young readers.

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