Discover new authors & diverse stories with our curated selection!

Tuma's Books is a Black and Muslim-owned bookstore that carefully curates books that authentically honor the identities, heritage, 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!

Our Bookshop.org Partnership

At Tuma's Books, we work hard to provide you with a unique selection of curated diverse books. However, our ability to maintain a large stock of books on our website is limited.

If you can't find a title you're looking for, then visit our Bookshop.org shop!

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Prefer Audiobooks?

We’ve partnered with Libro.fm to make it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through our bookstore. Browse the catalog of over 400,000 audiobooks, including New York Times best sellers, and discover hidden gems curated by our expert booksellers.

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  • 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, events, and book drives/fairs.

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