An indie bookstore, safe space, + ecosystem centering Black and Brown storytelling

Huge thanks to our friends over at Stellar Image Studio for choosing to highlight our bookstore for their SHOW 2025 project. director credit: @afton_lin

Fri + Sat (12-5 pm)

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Fri + Sat (12-5 pm) Open:

Drop us a line: blkbrwnkc@gmail.com

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104 1/2 West 39th Street

Kansas City, MO 64111

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Check out some of our favorite romance reads. Whether you’re looking for something queer + sapphic, straight or dealing with everyday life— we’ve got you covered.

I can’t believe tomorrow makes one full year of business. 🥹 The store is closed today. But open tomorrow 12-5 during the Block Party. Rsvp link for The Block Party is in our bio.
I will be closing the store TOMORROW so I can make sure everything is set for Sunday! I’m too excited to see you all for the party. (I mean what do you even bring to a one year old’s party? amiright?) Closing at 6 today. Closed SATURD
Our good sis @_gl0ryart_ will be bringing her talents to The Block Party Sunday! I get asked all time about the artwork in the store and if it’s for sale. So if you’ve seen the ‘defend Black womanhood’ or ‘the revolution
Hey good humans we are soooo close to our big day on Sunday! Have you RSVP'd yet? (Link in bio) There's so many dope people that will be helping make this event a true representation of what BLK + BRWN stands for, and I couldn't have asked for a bet