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.
$29.98/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
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☀️ Summer Is Lit!
A free outdoor reading series on Franklin Avenue Open Streets in partnership with Bridge Street Development Corporation. Five dates featuring BIPOC authors, Brooklyn-based craft activations, and free book giveaways for families.
Free admission
Franklin Ave, Brooklyn
All ages welcome
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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.
Community & institutional partners
Kente Cones
Brooklyn Sigmas
Curate Noir
Bank of America
PBCIP — Camden, NJ
NYC DOE
PepsiCo