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Word Up Community Bookshop/Librera Comunitaria is a multilingual, collectively operated bookshop and arts space in Washington Heights, committed to co-creating a place where residents support each other to live informed and expressive lives. Embracing cooperative practices, we champion books and storytelling in all forms to build and sustain a more just world where people can live with dignity and autonomy. We strive to make our neighborhood a resource-rich site for all to grow, learn, and celebrate our heritages.
Adati Tarfa
3 months ago
I wish more libraries exist. They are tailored to the needs of the community very family friendly. And great resource hub for the community.
Lisa Moser
10 months ago
Visited this bookstore for the first time and I absolutely LOVED it!! The staff were so friendly and welcoming—I immediately felt at home as soon as I walked in. They have a spectacular assortment of books, a great variety in Spanish, and I love that they’re so community-oriented! This might be my new favorite bookstore in the whole country and I wish I lived closer to go more frequently!
Glenda
5 years ago
This was my first experience with this bookstore. It is around my community, which is a plus. Since the Pandemic started, you arent allowed in the store but they let you order online and pick up. The last couple of weeks you can go online and or look at their windows and buy that way. When I arrived to the store I had not order online. So, my child and i window shopped and picked a couple of books and a gift certificate. The service was awesome. After asking some questions they were really accommodating because the gift certificate was for instore, they were willing to do it for online for the person that will receive the G.C. They had an array of great books, that I'll be back for. Also, they have a recirculation off-site store on Sundays. Which, will be cool cause they didnt have a Dr. Suess book my child wanted. They most likely will have it there I was told. The only con was that I tried to reach them through FB twice and received no response. In all fairness I should have emailed them.
Candid Chica
3 years ago
I did an online order, my first ever purchase at this store. I decided to pick up my book, because I wanted save on delivery charges, plus it was only a 15 min ride by car from my home in the Bronx. I'm glad I chose to do so, because it's a quaint little bookstore that took me back to do good old days... From the moment I stepped foot into the store I was greeted and attended to right away by a very friendly employee. I decided to take a look around because I was in such awe over the vintage feeling of the place. Along the way I met the friendly neighborhood Spiderman and bought my son a comic book. Will be taking a trip back, but next time I will be taking my kids with me.. Would highly recommend!!!
Yoeshikoe Creer
1 years ago
This is one of the dopest book stores ever! The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable and fun.
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