ESPECIALLY among minoritized communities.

At Semicolon Books, we believe that reading is a form of resistance against ignorance and apathy. It is a weapon against injustice and inequality, a tool for empowerment and enlightenment. Through reading, we gain empathy for others, understanding their struggles and triumphs as if they were our own.

In a world that seeks to divide us, reading unites us. It bridges cultures, erases boundaries, and connects us to our shared humanity. It empowers us to question authority, challenge conventions, and imagine a better, more just world.

So pick up a book and join the revolution. Let your mind be stirred, your heart awakened, and your spirit emboldened. For in the act of reading, we find not just knowledge, but the power to change the world.

Welcome to Semicolon Books, Chicago’s only Black woman-founded nonprofit bookseller and gallery!