#sistahscifi

[sistahscifi]

If you are on our email list, you know that last Monday @sistahscifi and @oaklandiacafexbakery were featured in KQED!!! Today, the story will air nationally on @npr 's @hereandnowradio Both Sistah Scifi and Oaklandia or proud Oaklandia Black Business Fund Grant @blackbusinessfund recipients. Reposted @kqed Book vending machines are a growing trend across the country — and at @oaklandiacafexbakery in downtown Oakland, you can now find one curating Afrofuturist books. “There's stuff for children, young readers, young adults and adults,” says Isis Asare, who created and runs the online bookstore @SistahScifi. “Primarily the focus is Black speculative fiction and Indigenous speculative fiction, written mostly by women.” Head to the link in our bio for more. ✍️: Ariana Proehl @arianakss 📸: Kori Suzuki @korisuzukiphoto Quotes: @angeladalton_author author of TO BOLDLY GO LD Lewis (@ellethevillain) of @fiyahlitmag @IsisAsare CEO of Sistah Scifi #SistahScifi #OaklandBlackBusiness #IndieBookstore #BlackOwnedBookStore #Afrofuturism (at Oaklandia Cafe) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpdARRTrEAn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#sistahscifi #oaklandblackbusiness #indiebookstore #blackownedbookstore #afrofuturism

[fabulizemag]

I know, it's been a minute. But I've been doing some things but I'll be back soon, I promise! I just wanted to drop by and say thanks to @delacortepress for sending me a copy of The Gilded Ones #2: The Merciless Ones Book by Namina Forna. I'm excited about the follow-up to book one. Plus, we always need more Black fantasy and magic for young and adult readers! #blackgirlmagic #blackbooks #blackbookstagram #goodblackreads #blackgirlsreadbookstoo #blackfantasy #sistahscifi #diversitymatters #diversespines #blackfantasyauthors #blackfantasybooks #blackbooktok #thegildedones #readsoullit #readblackbooks #readblackauthors #MySuperheroesAreBlack #bookrecommendations #bookmail #bookshelfies #bookclubofinstagram #bookcovers #bookish #blackscifi #blackbookworm #bookrecommendations https://www.instagram.com/p/CdW3azgNDbY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#2 #blackgirlmagic #blackbooks #blackbookstagram #goodblackreads #blackgirlsreadbookstoo #blackfantasy #sistahscifi #diversitymatters #diversespines #blackfantasyauthors #blackfantasybooks #blackbooktok #thegildedones #readsoullit #readblackbooks #readblackauthors #mysuperheroesareblack #bookrecommendations #bookmail #bookshelfies #bookclubofinstagram #bookcovers #bookish #blackscifi #blackbookworm

[ktempestbradford]

I am beyond excited for the inaugural BIPOC Book Fair!

This has been a dream of mine for well over a year and I'm thrilled it's finally happening.

The fair will take place in Portland, OR on December 23rd and features books by BIPOC authors with BIPOC characters for kids ages 3 to 17 from all genres: adventure, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, non-fiction, and more. Every child or teen who attends gets a free book of their choosing. The event is open to all families regardless of identity.

I'll be there with other local authors autographing and leading fun activities.

And now, I have an ask for you: Help us tell as many people as possible about this event. Boost and share posts about the fair (check out @sistahscifi for more!) here and on other social networks.

And please let people everywhere know about it and that they can donate to the fair via the Carl Brandon Society (a nonprofit). We'll use the funds to buy any leftover books to donate them to local literacy groups and community centers, and we'll put any extra funds towards the next BIPOC Book Fair. Yes, we do plan to do more of these and in more cities if we can get the funding.

Click Here For Details, Tickets, & Donations.

#BIPOC Book Fair #bipoc books #kidlit #kidlitauthor #I had tis idea before Scholastic pooped the bed #but let's be real they've been a problem for a while #and hearing about those problems inspired this

[stuzoclothing]

Our ‘Faux the Crown 22’ collection was/is inspired by the journey of Stuzo and time we’ve put into creating Gender Free Apparel over the years. We spearheaded this movement before the world knew what Gender Free fashion was! It’s time we take our rightful place in the thrown! 👑🤴🏾👑 We’ve crafted a collection that embodies some major facets of fashion. Couture, street wear, accessible, outer wear, and of course runway! . Major thanks to @goyahoney for not only being the dopest assistant stylist but for naming this very collection! Your dedication and love for Stuzo is truly a gift! We’re so grateful to have you on the Squad. 👑🙏🏿👑 . Thanks to our fire runway Squad for embodying each individual look. Y’all are the real MVP’s 🙌🏿🙌🏿 . Lastly major thanks to our Stuzo booth and bts Squad! Your presence illuminated the energy ensuring the ultimate shopping experience for our customers! @lanax831 🛍@fionamichelleodoki 🛍 Thank you immensely to @brigiger for capturing the coolest + timeless bts moments! 📸😌📸 . Additional Thanks: 🪡 @romeofashions 📷 @thestreetsensei 🦾 @sistahscifi (at Brooklyn Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CidTfXtvl-e/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[soraegeeks]

Book mail. I picked up this GORGEOUS version of Octavia Butler’s Parable Series from @sistahscifi. …. #blackgirlsread #octaviabutler #parableofthesower #parableofthetalents #bookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Cfhp4VUuLHa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#blackgirlsread #octaviabutler #parableofthesower #parableofthetalents #bookstagram

[curlyhairedbibliophile]

#SFFFall | Day 25: SistahSciFi Flatlay 

Octavia& Nnedi& Tomi& Nalo& Nisi& NK 

#book flatlay #sistahscifi #octavia butler #nnedi okorafor #tomi adeyemi #nalo hopkinson #nisi shawl #n.k. jemisin #parable of the sower #who fears death #children of virtue and vengeance #sister mine #everfair #the city we became #bookstagram #bookstagram challenge #booklr #bookblr

[glitterninja007]

Sometimes it takes me forever to get through a book no matter the length. Sometimes I'm tired at night or busy and can only read a chapter. I tore through the Kindred graphic novel in two nights so I picked up Wake by Rebecca Hall. I typically skip books and movies about slavery because they're hurtful, but I think this perspective is much different and teaches us history we don't learn in school. If you're looking for selections, @sistahscifi is a wonderful resource! #dupeblack #blackauthors #blackhistory #blackgirlsread https://www.instagram.com/p/CSJygq9rvvz/?utm_medium=tumblr

#dupeblack #blackauthors #blackhistory #blackgirlsread

[charrisa]

Reposted from @sistahscifi This week's featured #bookmail! Diverse_SFF, I hope you enjoy the books!

Reposted from @diverse_sff A great resource I found for diverse SFF is @sistahscifi ! This is a Black-owned shop that features Afrofuturism, science fiction, and fantasy written by Black women. I got my first order today and I’m super impressed with the shop. My order came fast, was well-packaged, and included a handwritten note of thanks, a bookmark, and a postcard! I’m looking forward to ordering from them again as I keep exploring diverse voices in my favorite genre!

#afrofuturism #africanfuturism #sistahscifi #blackownedbookstore #blackowned #nnediokorafor #octaviabutler #nkjemisin #nalohopkinson #nisishawl #nickydrayden #EscapingExodus #dreadnationbook #justinaireland #bintitrilogy

[artbookdap]

#Repost @subwaybookreview ・・・ Support Black-owned bookstores in the US with your book purchases, follows, shares, and your donation (many have a gofundme on their page, help them keep going)! Swipe through to see our crowdsourced list. We also made a map because it’s good to see the gaps we have to fill and you can add more Black-owned bookstores around the world on our list, too. This is a global movement ✊💖 Big thanks to @anneholiday for getting the map started and to @ella.ci for the graphic design. Get your books for #blackoutbestsellerlist and support #blackownedbookstores ⁣ ✨ link to full list & map in bio ✨⁣ @africanbookstore @afriwarebooks @amalgamphilly @ashaybythebay @btlbookstore1 @blackandnobel @blackclassicpressinc @blackpearlbooks @blackstonebookstore @blackworldbooks @bliss_books_wine_kc @booksncrannies_ @booksandstuff.philly @brainlairbooks @braveandkindbooks @cafeconlibros_bk @carolsbooksstore @cbc.nola @culturedbooks @dabookjoint @detroit_book_city @dtr360books_ @duendedistrict @elizabethsofakron @endasbooktique @esowonbooks @eyeseeme_bookstore @forkeepsbooks @fultonstreet918 @goodbooksatl @grassrootzbookstore @hakimsbookstore @harambeebooks_artworks @harrietts_bookshop @hocbookstoreva @keybookstore @liberationstationbookstore @loyaltybooks @mahoganybooks @malikbooks @marcus.books @medubookstoreatl @mejahbooks @mindseyecomicsmn @readwithmochabooks @nubian_bookstore @pac_dallas @peoplegetreadybooks @playgroundannex @positivevibesva @print.aint.dead @pyramidbooks @reparations.club @sankofadc @semicolonchi @shadesofafrika @sistahscifi @sistersuptown @sourceofknowledge @theblackreservebookstore @the_dock_bookshop @thelisteningtree @thelitbar @theliteracyshop @tinybookspgh @turningpagebookshop @unclebobbies @urbanreadsbookstore @wearelitgr @wildfigbooksandcoffee @wisdombookcenter ⁣ @zawadibooks ⁣ We love you ❤️⁣ https://www.instagram.com/p/CBrDra4pDwd/?igshid=1uvxco7n87j93

#repost #blackoutbestsellerlist #blackownedbookstores

[sistahscifi]

Sistah Scifi is the first Black-owned bookstore focused on Science Fiction🪐 and Fantasy🧬 in the United States validated by the American Booksellers Association. Our vision is to double the number of Science Fiction & Fantasy titles by Black and Indigenous authors on the New York Times Best Sellers list by launching a national network of book vending machines. This would make the discovery of Afrofuturism & Indigenous Futurism books as easy as buying a candy bar. Our first three locations will be @oaklandiacafexbakery, @mixedcoffeeshop, and @blackcoffeenw Want to support our mission & vision? Check out the link in our bio: @sistahscifi | www.sistahscifi.com | https://ifundwomen.com/projects/sistah-scifi-black-owned-bookstore-future We would be remiss if we did not acknowledge the support of @ifundwomen and @caress. Remember, claim our magic; create our future. And we all say ashe.🖤 #SistahScifi #caress #supportblackowned #supportblackfemalebusinessowners #Afrofuturism #wisdomoftheuniverse #bookvendingmachines #sciencefictionbookstore #blackownedbookstore #blackownedsciencefictionbookstore #ifundwomen #ifw #promovideo #sistahscifisiblings #bookreadersunite #blackreaders #blerds (at Oaklandia Cafe) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnzZVjZLRKq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#sistahscifi #caress #supportblackowned #supportblackfemalebusinessowners #afrofuturism #wisdomoftheuniverse #bookvendingmachines #sciencefictionbookstore #blackownedbookstore #blackownedsciencefictionbookstore #ifundwomen #ifw #promovideo #sistahscifisiblings #bookreadersunite #blackreaders #blerds

[sistahscifi]

It's happening, Sistah Scifi Siblings! A24 has landed the rights to Octavia E Butler's 'Parable Of The Sower'! 🤩 'Time' director Garrett Bradley is set to direct and Paul Mezey will produce the film. It's time for a Fancast! Who do you think should star as Lauren Olamina in the film? A. @lupitanyongo B. @issarae C. @janellemonae Drop your answers in the comments below! @octaviaebutler @penguinrandomhouse @a24 @garrettgarrettbradleybradley #OctaviaEButler #OctaviaButler #sistahscifi #parableofthesower #parableofthetalents #garrettbradley #paulmezey #a24 #tvrights #parableofthesowerseries #blackauthors #iconicblackauthor #blacksciencefiction #sciencefiction #Afrofuturism (at Sistah Scifi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpdThkXPfg9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#octaviaebutler #octaviabutler #sistahscifi #parableofthesower #parableofthetalents #garrettbradley #paulmezey #a24 #tvrights #parableofthesowerseries #blackauthors #iconicblackauthor #blacksciencefiction #sciencefiction #afrofuturism

[sistahscifi]

HAPPY BOOK BIRTHDAY TO KINNING BY NISI SHAWL!!

THIS FRIDAY kicks off the Sistah Scifi West Coast Book Tour for “Kinning,” celebrating the sequel to literary luminary Nisi Shawl’s debut novel, “Everfair.”

January 26, 2024

6:30 - 8:30pm PST

Seattle Public Library - Central Library

1000 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

Registration link in bio: @SistahScifi | www.sistahscifi.com

✨The Great War is over. Everfair has found peace within its borders. But our heroes’ stories are far from done.

Tink and his sister Bee-Lung are traveling the world via aircanoe, spreading the spores of a mysterious empathy-generating fungus. Through these spores, they seek to build bonds between people and help spread revolutionary sentiments of socialism and equality—the very ideals that led to Everfair’s founding.

@nisi_shawl

@torbooks

@seattlepubliclibrary

You can now pre-order this signed title from our @Shopify, @Instagram, @Facebook, @TikTok, @Twitter, @Librofm and @Pinterest stores. Link in bio: @SistahScifi | https://sistahscifi.com/products/kinning-everfair-2

Better yet, check it out from your local #library after the release date!

#SistahScifi #NisiShawl #Kinning #WestCoastBookTour #Everfair

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[sistahscifi]

Join us at Sistah Scifi as we celebrate Black Futures Month 🌌✨. Established by the Movement for Black Lives in 2015, Black Futures Month is a visionary approach to celebrations of Blackness in February that centres Black, queer, and transfeminist perspectives that have long been at the forefront of imagining and building a world in which we are all free and self-determined. This month, as we do every month, we're diving into the vast worlds of Afrofuturism, where the past, present, and future collide to create a vision of a brighter tomorrow for Black people. Discover the stories that propel us forward, from the imaginative realms of science fiction by @OctaviaEBulter to the fantasy of #NKJemisin. Visit our events calendar for a list of virtual and in person events happening all month long! Event partners include @sfpubliclibrary, @VisitOakland, @LitQuake @Adobe, @DistantWorldsCoffee, @thirdeyebag, @Udemy, @solidgroundsco, @chabotspace, @critical_ecology, AND @blackjoyparade!!!

#sistahscifi #afrofuturism #black history month #black futures month

[sistahscifi]

TOMORROW! Our founder/CEO, @IsisAsare, will host guests librarian Mychal Threets, and authors Cassidy Bridges, Gabrielle W. Bridges on Sistah Scifi Wine Down Wednesday!!!! They will be discussing The AfroRevolution - the books, the event, and the movement. Swipe to learn more and link in bio.

Sign up to join to hang out with us @SistahScifi | https://sistahscifi.com/pages/events

@mychal3ts @cassidy_brianna @briebridges @iamsherriwinston @bloomsburychildrens

#sistahscifi #afrorevolution #mychalthreets #library #sistahscifiwinedownwednesday

#sistahscifi #afrofuturism #library #afrorevolution

[sistahscifi]

Credit to @sistahscifi Run from your past. Hide from your future. Protect your present.

Embark on a thrilling journey through a world shattered by the Water Wars. Meet Cinnamon, a fierce protector leading a ragtag group of allies against the chaos. With her trusty Circus-Bots and loyal dogs by her side, she fights to provide refuge, healthcare, and education for flood refugees. But as she faces off against Darknet Lords and nostalgic militants, Cinnamon must navigate a dangerous path to secure a future for her community while honoring her past. Get ready for an epic adventure filled with action, heart, and hope!

If you have not already read Archangels of Funk by Andrea Hairston (published by @tordotcompub), you can Preorder a SIGNED copy from our @Shopify, @Instagram, @Facebook, @TikTok, @Twitter, @Librofm and @Pinterest stores. Link in bio: @SistahScifi. Better yet, check it out from your local #library!! - sounds on for the full experience! 🎶

@torbooks

#sistahscifi #tordotcompublishing #tordotcompub #archangelsoffunk #andreahairston

#sistahscifi

[sistahscifi]

Check out a small clip from this discussion with Desiree Evans the editor of The Black Girl Survives In This One: Horror Stories and Bria Strothers from Flatiron Publishing.

A YA anthology of horror stories centering Black girls who battle monsters, both human and supernatural, and who survive to the end Be warned, dear reader: The Black girls survive in this one. Celebrating a new generation of bestselling and acclaimed Black writers, The Black Girl Survives in This One makes space for Black girls in horror. Fifteen chilling and thought-provoking stories place Black girls front and center as heroes and survivors who slay monsters, battle spirits, and face down death. Prepare to be terrified and left breathless by the pieces in this anthology.

@btheorator

@flatiron_books

@literarydesiree

@sj_fennell

You can now pre-order this signed title from our @Shopify, @Instagram, @Facebook, @TikTok, @Twitter, @Librofm and @Pinterest stores. Link in bio: @SistahScifi. | https://sistahscifi.com/products/the-black-girl-survives-in-this-one-horror-stories

Better yet, check it out from your local #library.

🚨Inventory Notice: Orders including this title will shop between 4/3/24 to 4/10/24 after the 4/2/24 publication date.

#SistahScifi

#TheBlackGirlSurvivesInThisOne #Preorder #Signedcopy #BlackYAHorror #DesireeEvans #FlatironPublishing #BlackYAreads #BlackHorror #HorrorStories

#sistahscifi #black horror #black history month