Hello! My name is Sheymirra Lawson, founder of AfroLit Alcove — a bookstore and mobile reading experience dedicated to celebrating Black authors, culture, and community.

What started as an online bookstore has grown into a mobile bookshop on wheels, taking stories by Black writers directly into neighborhoods, schools, and local events. My goal has always been simple but powerful: to amplify Black voices and make it easier for readers of all ages to see themselves represented in the books they read.

AfroLit Alcove was built on passion and purpose — not big investors. I started it while working full-time, using my own savings to stock books, buy the trailer, and travel to community festivals. Now, as we continue to grow, I need your help to keep this vision rolling — literally.

Your donation will go toward:

Expanding inventory — bringing in more diverse titles from Black authors across every genre.

❄️ Adding heating and air conditioning — so readers can comfortably browse inside the mobile bookstore year-round.

Rewrapping and branding the trailer — giving it a fresh, eye-catching look that reflects our mission and helps us stand out at festivals and events.

Hosting community programs — like the AfroLit Youth Book Fest and author meet-ups that inspire young readers.

Every dollar helps keep Black stories alive, accessible, and celebrated. Together, we can make AfroLit Alcove a traveling hub of inspiration — one that uplifts voices, encourages literacy, and connects communities through the power of storytelling.

Thank you for helping us write the next chapter of AfroLit Alcove. ❤️

— Sheymirra Lawson

Founder, AfroLit Alcove