Welcome! We offer diverse books to help you feel seen and learn about others and the world.

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Welcome to Tuma's Books

We are a NYC-based online/popup bookstore that specializes in culturally diverse books for all ages.

Owned by a Black, Muslim, First Generation, Gambian-American woman, I provide you with a unique collection of literature that offers authentically rich representation of diverse cultural heritage by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color authors. We provide a special spotlight on African, Muslim, and Immigrant stories, in particular.

You can browse and search our collection by heritage, genre, or age.

If you're a reader who loves supporting BIPOC authors, and growing your understanding about yourself, others, and the world around us through books, you're in the right place. Welcome! 😁

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Why Choose Tuma's Books?

Good morning!! I just wanted to express, that your work is enriching lives, and I am so grateful to have found you. I had always given poetry a shrug, simply because the poetry we read in school was always so... not up my alley. And then I received your March book club (Poukahangatus) along with a surprise book, (Corazon) and I have found a new found love for poetry, and see that I may have just been looking in the wrong places this entire time. Those two poetry books resonated with me so much, I am now expanding my collection, and found Velvet Dragonflies by Billy Chapata. I am already so in love with this book, and I have you to thank for that. So thank you, thank you for doing what you do each and every day, because truly, it does make a difference. May you have a lovely rest of your day :)

~ Lyn (Las Vegas, Nevada)

  • BIPOC & Woman-Owned

    The founder of Tuma's Books, Fatuma Hydara, is a Black, Muslim, First Generation, Gambian-American Woman committed to diverse reading and equity. She's also a full-time educator and has been teaching English for 10+ years.

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  • A Highly Curated Selection of BIPOC Titles

    We offer a highly intentional selection of culturally diverse and inclusive books primarily by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) authors for all readers.

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  • NYC-Based Literacy Advocate

    We support literacy initiatives and increase access to BIPOC books in communities of color through our free diverse book program. Donate or submit a request today.

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    Tuma's Books is happy to offer books for bulk orders to bring diverse books to classroom educators/schools, librarians, community literacy programs, book clubs, book events, and small/local businesses.

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    We believe it's incredibly important for diverse books to be available for ALL students and members of your community. We can help you diversify your classroom library and curriculum or support your community programs in many ways.

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