NEW bookstore opening in Tampa Heights: blackenglishbookstore 📚 Black English Bookstore located at 401 E Oak Avenue - and owner Gwen Henderson will host the grand opening on December 2. The intimate storefront is 738 square feet, but they’ll pack in plenty of profound literature on the shelves. The inventory will start with approximately 1,200 – 1,500 books, puzzles, notecards, art, and more. “I am determined to amplify voices and pay tribute to our ancestors who were unable to read and write,” writes Henderson. “One of them is Sam Hightower (1860-1932) my great-great grandfather and I will read for him.” Black English Bookstore is committed to a curated collection of books representing extraordinary voices while elevating a distinct culture and community. #bookstagram #shopsmall #loveflorida #roamflorida #pureflorida #readers #booktok #books #booklover #southtampa #downtowntampa #tpa #813 #lovefl #ilovebooks #tampabay