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The Book Itch

Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore

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The narrative unfolds through the eyes of Louis Michaux Jr., who shares his experiences at the National Memorial African Bookstore in Harlem, established by his father in 1939. The story highlights the bookstore's cultural significance and its role as a gathering place, where Louis Jr. encountered influential figures such as Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X. Through personal anecdotes, the book explores themes of identity, activism, and the power of literature in the African American community.

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The Book Itch, Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

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