Discover stories that honor diverse cultural heritage!
Tuma's Books is a Black and Muslim-owned bookstore that carefully curates books that authentically honor the identities, heritages, and lived experiences of people who are not typically represented in literature. There's so much to learn about ourselves and others by reading diverse books.
Readers of all ages can discover powerful stories about and written by authors who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
It's time to find your new favorite read!
Bestsellers: Subscriptions & Book Boxes
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Monthly Diverse Reads - One Time or Subscription
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Diverse Mystery Reads - Get matched with a surprise book!
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Monthly Bookmark & Stickers Club Subscription
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Themed May Mystery Book Box - Pick your price
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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 :)
Book Recs for Asian American/Pacific Islander Month
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Three Holidays and a Wedding by Uzma Jalaluddin, Marissa Stapley
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Feelings: A Story in Seasons by Manjit Thapp
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When a Brown Girl Flees
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Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change by Angela Garbes
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Disability Visibility (Adapted for Young Adults): 17 First-Person Stories for Today edited by Alice Wong
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New Arrivals
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Teen Titans: Raven by Kami Garcia, Gabriel Picolo
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Beast Boy Loves Raven by Kami Garcia, Gabriel Picolo
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Rick Riordan Presents: Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, The Graphic Novel by Kwame Mbalia
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Teen Titans: Robin by Kami Garcia, Gabriel Picolo, Rob Haynes
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Brooms by Jasmine Walls, Teo DuVall
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Preorders
Support these authors by pre-ordering their upcoming book. Your copy will arrive within 1-2 days of pub day.
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The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava
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Children of Anguish and Anarchy (Legacy of Orisha, 3) by Tomi Adeyemi
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Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi
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Emergency Quarters by Carlos Matias, Gracey Zhang
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Any Way You Look by Maleeha Siddiqui
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Staff Picks!
Check out Tuma's recent favorites and personal recommendations
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Black Star by Eric A. Glover, Arielle Jovellanos
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This Is the Honey: An Anthology of Contemporary Black Poets by Kwame Alexander
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Speak: Find Your Voice, Trust Your Gut, and Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Tunde Oyeneyin
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Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia
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The Making of Yolanda la Bruja by Lorraine Avila
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Bookish Gifts & Accessories
We care about supporting other small businesses. Our bookish gifts & accessories are all sourced from brands and creators who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
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Monthly Bookmark & Stickers Club Subscription
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E-Gift Card
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Hola Bonita Sticker
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Empty Cup Sticker
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Maya Angelou Poetry Lovers Sticker
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bell hooks Iconic Author Sticker
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The Reader Tarot Card Magnetic Bookmark
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Toni Morrison Book Lovers Sticker
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Beauty in the Wild Postcard/Greeting Card by Indianapolis artist Shaunt'e Lewis
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James Baldwin Icon Sticker
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Let customers speak for us
from 209 reviewsI love the diversity and the choices each month
I bought Girl On Fire for my daughter and she loved it!! Shipping was fast and the packaging protected the book perfectly. I will definitely be ordering more books soon!!
Love, love love it!! This particular one looks a lot like me and I wish I had purchased more!
I’ve already read Tariq’s memoir and look forward to the ready of the books. There are a few that I would not have picked for myself; thank you.
I’m in a new “Decolonize Your Reading” book club and I gifted the club members with Tuma’s reading journals. They were a HUGE hit! 😊📚 Thank you, Tuma!
Absolutely fantastic addition to my collection. As always, Tuma always packs the monthlys with awesome gifts that leave a smile on my face. I cannot recommend enough!!!
Always a fantastic experience when ordering from Tuma!!!!
Books arrived quickly and I’ve already read one!
Books arrived quickly and I’ve already read one!
I absolutely love the thrill of getting my bookmark and sticker subscription each month! It always brings me joy 😊 Tuma picks really great things to include, and I like learning about the different makers she gets these items from. This month’s Peruvian bookmark was absolutely beautiful! My wife saw it and said she wants to sign up now too :) Thanks for this fun monthly surprise that helps me through all the chaos of teacher/doctoral student life!
I absolutely love the thrill of getting my bookmark and sticker subscription each month! It always brings me joy 😊 Tuma picks really great things to include, and I like learning about the different makers she gets these items from. This month’s Peruvian bookmark was absolutely beautiful! My wife saw it and said she wants to sign up now too :) Thanks for this fun monthly surprise that helps me through all the chaos of teacher/doctoral student life!
Great quality and fun bookmark and stickers! Can't wait for this month's to arrive!
Great quality and fun bookmark and stickers! Can't wait for this month's to arrive!
This is my new favorite subscription, so cute and well-made for a great price!
Beautiful bookmark
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About Us
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BIPOC & Woman-Owned
Read our storyThe 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
Shop our titlesWe 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
Support our workWe support literacy initiatives and increase access to BIPOC books in communities of color through our free diverse book program, events, and book drives/fairs.