Welcome! We offer diverse books to help you feel seen and learn about others and the world.

Welcome to Tuma's Books

We are a NYC-based online/popup bookstore that specializes in culturally diverse books for all ages.

Owned by a Black, Muslim, First Generation, Gambian-American woman, I provide you with a unique collection of literature that offers authentically rich representation of diverse cultural heritage by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color authors. We provide a special spotlight on African, Muslim, and Immigrant stories, in particular.

You can browse and search our collection by heritage, genre, or age.

If you're a reader who loves supporting BIPOC authors, and growing your understanding about yourself, others, and the world around us through books, you're in the right place. Welcome! 😁

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The Bestsellers

  • Monthly Book Subscription for Books that Truly Reflect our World

    If you're seeking an effortless way to explore a range of perspectives and voices without the hassle of endless searches, Monthly Diverse Read is your solution.

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  • Support diverse small businesses and artists!

    Monthly Bookmark/Stickers subscription is perfect for stationery lovers who love discovering talented Black, Indigenous, and POC artists.

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  • Mystery Diverse Books - Get matched with your next favorite read! - Fulfilled by Tuma's Books - Tuma's Books

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    We have great taste when it comes to diverse books. Let us play bookish matchmaker and choose your next read for you. Mystery Diverse Reads are a fun, surprise to bring joy into your life.

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Staff Picks from Tuma

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Let customers speak for us

from 219 reviews

Tuma always picks out the BEST books when curating my monthly Mystery Date with a Book! Whether it's a book that's been on my tbr for way too long, or a totally new-to-me book I didn't know I needed in my life, I get so excited to see what she sends every month. She cares about her customers, and she cares about books. A million stars.

J.H.
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Lovely Notebook!

I LOVE this notebook! It makes me feel inspired - this isn't for normal notes, but an exciting adventures or story ideas, or ways to be a change maker! The dot grid pages make it perfect for doodling or sketching and the flexible binding enables it to lay flat.

Amanda
Spiral Notebook - Black Woman with Afro - Tuma's Books
Love It!

Great quality and adorable design!

Sara McGee
Reading Room Bookmark
Annotation kits

My Girls love their annotation kits they came just in time for back to school!. Thank you Tuma!

Shannell Arroyo
Annotation Kits - Tuma's Books
Sticker

I love, love my new sticker. It's original...
The shopping experience was lovely, and easy.

Andrea
Books are Magic Sticker
Tuma’s books is the best!

I love being a subscriber to Tuma’s books! She has introduced me to so many books that I had never heard of that were 5 star reads! A few of my recent faves are Breathe & Count Back from Ten, Lizards Hold the Sun, and Flirty Little Secret. She offers multiple different genres every month and the representation is truly diverse. It might not be as cheap as Amazon or Target, but it is so much better!!

Shan
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Good quality

I love that even though it’s laminated it doesn’t feel like something that could easily bend or get damaged.

Tianna Samuels
Laminated "Grow Where You're Planted" Bookmark
Best Read of the Summer

It’s been to long since I’ve fallen so deeply in love with a book. I highly recommend it. I’m also done with it I’m on page 401 and will probably finish it tomorrow. I couldn’t put it down all weekend. Can’t wait to purchase another one soon 😊💗

Venus Hylton
The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D Jackson

Decided to give some support to Tuma's Books and Haiti. I read A Girl's Guide to Love & magic back in 2022 (i think) and it was so cute. I enjoyed it and finally got my own copy! The cover is *chef's kiss*. I don't think people talk about this one enough. So get you a copy!
This came nicely packed and there was damaged corners/edges of the book. Hallelujah!

r.M.
Giving Back Reading Recs: Haiti

So cute!

Ashley
Monthly Bookmark & Stickers Club Subscription

Great extras!

Ashley
Monthly Diverse Reads - One Time or Subscription
Great price

I love the diversity and the choices each month

Regina Brown
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Absolutely Love!!!

I bought Girl On Fire for my daughter and she loved it!! Shipping was fast and the packaging protected the book perfectly. I will definitely be ordering more books soon!!

Asia Joyner
Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys

Love, love love it!! This particular one looks a lot like me and I wish I had purchased more!

Iris
Diverse Women with Flowers Magnetic Bookmarks - 5 Styles

I’ve already read Tariq’s memoir and look forward to the ready of the books. There are a few that I would not have picked for myself; thank you.

Stacy
August Book Bundles: Wellness & Women in Translation Books

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  • More Books via Bookshop.org

    At Tuma's Books, I offer incredible, diverse titles with rich authentic cultural representation that may be often overlooked by mainstream booksellers. For popular titles or non-BIPOC titles, shop from my Bookshop.org page and directly support us.

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  • 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.

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Why Choose Tuma's Books?

Good morning!! I just wanted to express, that your work is enriching lives, and I am so grateful to have found you. I had always given poetry a shrug, simply because the poetry we read in school was always so... not up my alley. And then I received your March book club (Poukahangatus) along with a surprise book, (Corazon) and I have found a new found love for poetry, and see that I may have just been looking in the wrong places this entire time. Those two poetry books resonated with me so much, I am now expanding my collection, and found Velvet Dragonflies by Billy Chapata. I am already so in love with this book, and I have you to thank for that. So thank you, thank you for doing what you do each and every day, because truly, it does make a difference. May you have a lovely rest of your day :)

~ Lyn (Las Vegas, Nevada)

About Us

  • 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. Donate or submit a request today.

    Support our work 

  • Wholesale/Bulk/Event Book Orders

    Tuma's Books is happy to offer books for bulk orders to bring diverse books to classroom educators/schools, librarians, community literacy programs, book clubs, book events, and small/local businesses.

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  • For Educators/Community Organizers

    We believe it's incredibly important for diverse books to be available for ALL students and members of your community. We can help you diversify your classroom library and curriculum or support your community programs in many ways.

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