A wonderful ARB shop needs your support….
“From a pop-up selling underrepresented children’s books, to a vibrant community hub selling BOTH children and adult books celebrating Global Majority, LGBTQIA+, Global South, Neurodivergent and Disability experiences, Round Table Books has come a long way in the 6 years since we first opened. We are a Community Interest Company, which means we don’t exist to make profit. We are run by three co-directors who share a big passion for inclusive literature for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Why this project? As Brixton’s only intersectional bookshop – and a space open to all – our tiny space has become a meeting site of ideas, laughter, and sometimes love (yes, really!). There’s one thing we hear over and over again: our current shop is bursting at the seams with not only books, but also with the energy, ideas, love and the potential of our community. Brixton has one of London’s largest Global Majority and LGBTQIA+ populations, and a rich history of these communities fighting for their right to have space where they can feel free and celebrate who they are. We want to stay in Brixton Village, at the heart of Lambeth.
The vision! In collaboration with you, we will create a space where the focus is on books AND the energy, ideas, laughter and learning that make our shop so special. A ‘third’ space where all can feel welcome, respected and safe to have a good time, no matter our background. Where we can go back to our roots and run dedicated children’s story time hours. Where our community can hold space for workshops, talks, exhibitions and more.
For this, we need a bigger community space. One where folk can come in to pick up a book, have a coffee, meet old and new friends, and attend a writing workshop or topical discussions. A place where we can bring all our amazing events under one roof, and expand our offering for the youngest members of our community (yes, we’re still talking about story time!) and the oldest. Where literary discussion meets the dance floor; where a good drink is served, alongside dedicated alcohol free nights.
More info and crowdfunder here:
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/a-space-for-us-all-help-round-table-books-expand
