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Upshur Street Books opened in 2019 to bring independent bookselling to Petworth, one of Washington's most diverse and dynamic residential neighborhoods. The store's curated selection prioritizes diverse voices and reflects the multicultural character of its community, with strong sections in literary fiction, poetry, and children's books that center underrepresented perspectives. The intimate space has quickly become a beloved neighborhood gathering spot, where residents connect over a shared love of reading. The store's programming emphasizes community building, with events designed to spark conversations that cross cultural and generational lines.
Upshur Street Books opened in 2019 to bring independent bookselling to Petworth, one of Washington's most diverse and dynamic residential neighborhoods. The store's curated selection prioritizes diverse voices and reflects the multicultural character of its community, with strong sections in literary fiction, poetry, and children's books that center underrepresented perspectives. The intimate space has quickly become a beloved neighborhood gathering spot, where residents connect over a shared love of reading. The store's programming emphasizes community building, with events designed to spark conversations that cross cultural and generational lines. Located in the heart of Washington, District of Columbia, this beloved bookstore has been serving the literary community since 2019, making it 7 years of championing books and readers.
Monthly diverse voices book discussions, neighborhood author spotlights, children's multicultural story hours, poetry readings, and Petworth community celebrations.
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