Welcome to Tuma's Books

Online/Popup Bookstore based in NYC

  • Owner Selfie, Tuma of Tuma's Books

    Muslim, BIPOC, & Woman-Owned

    The founder of Tuma's Books, Fatuma Hydara, is a Black, Muslim, First Generation, Gambian-American Woman committed to diversity, community, and equity. She was an English educator for 10+ years and currently works at the New York Public Library.

  • Our diverse book shelves

    A Highly Curated Selection of BIPOC Titles

    We are dedicated to uplifting BIPOC authors and offer culturally diverse books primarily by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) authors for all readers. We believe stories are powerful, and everyone deserves to see themselves reflected on the page.

  • Pop up bookstore community back to school event

    NYC-Based Literacy Advocate

    We support literacy initiatives and increase access to BIPOC books in communities of color through our Free Diverse Book Program. We also support educators and nonprofit organizations by helping them curate titles, offer bulk discounts, and more.

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Upcoming Events

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Are you an Author?

We collaborate with BIPOC authors through thoughtful bookstore partnerships, events, and community-centered promotion.

  • Bookshop.org: Support our store when you buy online

    More titles and eBooks via Bookshop.org

    At Tuma's Books, I offer a highly curated, but limited, selection of diverse BIPOC titles on our website. For titles you cannot find on our website or eBooks, shop from my Bookshop.org page and you can still directly support my bookstore.

    Visit our Bookshop.org page 
  • Libro.fm support our bookstore

    Audiobooks via Libro.fm

    Prefer audiobooks for accessibility, convenience, and multi-tasking? 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 our curated playlists.

    Visit our Libro.fm page 
  • [WF]:20996232:Global Reader Membership Tier

    Memberships & Subscriptions

    Become a Tuma's Books member and join our community of diverse readers committed to diversifying their reading. Monthly memberships begin at $5/month and include many great perks, like up to 20% off every order, diverse book deliveries, personalized recs, and more.

    Learn More & Sign Up 
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Discover stories that reflect our worlds.