Books & Scoops
Our signature co-branded school visit program with Kente Cones. Students get a curated BIPOC-authored book paired with an ice cream experience — making reading a celebration.
$28.98/student
NYC Literacy Organization · DOE Approved
Where literacy meets representation in classrooms and at home
SOCW brings author visits, curated book fairs, and grade-level bundles to schools and community organizations. Our shop of 300+ BIPOC-authored titles ships anywhere in the US.
Programs & services
Six ways we bring literacy to life
Every program is rooted in the same belief: when children see themselves in books, everything changes.
Book Fairs
In-person and virtual book fairs stocked exclusively with BIPOC-authored titles. We handle everything — setup, inventory, and breakdown. NY, NJ, CT in-person; virtual fairs nationwide.
In-person & virtualGrade-Level Bundles
Pre-K through 8th grade curated classroom sets, thoughtfully selected to support early language development, social-emotional growth, and cultural pride.
From $225/classroomAuthor Panels & Events
Live author experiences for schools, libraries, and community organizations. We connect your community directly with BIPOC authors for readings, Q&As, and panel discussions.
Virtual & in-personFestival Curation
Full-service literary festival design — curated book lists, author coordination, on-site programming, and community engagement. We handle the details so you can focus on the people.
From $1,000Community Partnerships
Co-branded events, cultural venue collaborations, and ERG literacy programs for corporations, nonprofits, and community organizations investing in representation.
Let's talkWhat schools & families are saying
3,500+
Books Distributed
1,500+
Families Engaged
100+
Classrooms Supported
3,000+
Students Served
Ready to bring SOCW to your school or organization?
We're an NYC DOE approved vendor and Title I eligible. No extra procurement steps — just great literacy programming.
📚 300+ BIPOC-authored titles for every age — Free shipping on orders $50+
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The Book Shop
300+ titles — all BIPOC authors
Every book passes our 4-question curation test. Free shipping on orders $50+.
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Board Books
Ages 0–3
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Picture Books
Ages 3–6
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Early Readers
Ages 5–8
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Middle Grade
Ages 8–12
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Graphic Novels
All ages
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Young Adult
Ages 13+
Picture Books
Boys Like Me I Valerie Thompkins
$17.99
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I Am Who I Am: The ABCs of Positive Affirmations I Jacqueline Y. Lynch
$14.50
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52 Positive Affirmation Cards for Kind and Confident Kids I Kimberly Davis-Peters
$18.99
Picture Books
Girls Like Me I Valerie Thompkins
$14.99
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I Can Be Anything from A to Z I DeNere Postell
$14.99
Book club subscriptions
See all subscriptions →Upcoming events
Mark your calendar
Nov
18
Books & Bevies
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM EST · Instagram Live
Good books, great drinks, and even better conversation. Join us for our monthly book-and-cocktail hangout.
Give the gift of reading
Help every child find themselves in a book
Your gift helps close the literacy and representation gap and brings joy and wonder to reading, one book, one classroom, and one community at a time.
Donate a book
Every $10 puts a BIPOC-authored book in a New York City classroom, chosen for each class's grade level and community.
Donate a book →Support the Literacy Fund
Give any amount to Summer Is Lit!, Classroom Libraries, our Book Fair Fund, or wherever it's needed most.
Give to the fund →Why schools & institutions choose us
Built for classrooms, trusted by communities
NYC DOE Approved Vendor
Already in the vendor system — no extra procurement steps for public schools and districts.
300+ BIPOC-Authored Titles
Every book passes our 4-question curation test, so students see themselves and the wider world in every story.
Title I & PTA Friendly
Pricing and program structures designed to work within school and community budget realities.
Founded by a Teacher
Kanika spent years in NYC classrooms — our programs are practical, culturally grounded, and mission-driven.
This month
Not So Scary Scary Reads
If Your Babysitter is a Bruja
$18.99
Trick-Or-Treating In the City
$18.99
Looking for a Jumbie
$15.99
Every Night At Midnight
$18.99
Amari & the Night Brothers (Supernatural Investigations, 1)
$11.99
Amari and the Despicable Wonders (Supernatural Investigations, 3)I B.B. Alston
$10.99
Amari and the Great Game (Supernatural Investigations, 2)I B.B. Alston
$10.99
Sauerkraut
$5.99
ChupaCarter
$7.99
ChupaCarter and the Haunted Piñata
$7.99
Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy
$10.99
Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Book of Anansi
$19.99
Community & institutional partners
Kente Cones
Brooklyn Sigmas
Curate Noir
Bank of America
PBCIP — Camden, NJ
NYC DOE
PepsiCo