For a decade Huemanbooks promoted diversity through literature.

We celebrate human rights, promote equity, inspire reading, elevate voices, and unite communities. As a novel independent bookstore, we have doubled down on our commitment not only to be inclusive and specialized but to embrace the world----in books.

Below we are sharing a small part of our history. These are the authors who launched their books at Huemanbooks and shared with the community their stories. They include some of the most incredible people this country has ever seen.

 
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MAYA ANGELOU

The Regal Maya Angelou. What else is there to say?

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Bill Clinton

BILL CLINTON

2,500 people around the block.  He stayed 5 hours and signed every book.

 
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TONI MORRISON

We had the privilege of signing Ms. Morrison several times, once with her son Slade for their children’s book.

Photo credit: Angela Radulescu for Wikimedia

 
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WALTER MOSLEY

The very first, and very last author to sign books at Hueman Books.

Photo credit: Larry D. Moore for Wikimedia

 
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VENUS WILLIAMS

She connected with the children in the audience like no other.

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MUHAMMAD ALI

What a fun day with the GOAT. That Day he inspired an attendee Children’s book, which he too signed at HueMan Books.

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Terry McMillan

TERRY McMILLAN

Incomparable and funny. Real and kind. One of our favorite signings.

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Tyler Perry

TYLER PERRY

He wrote us the most amazing note of gratitude after his signing.  A true gem. 

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WENDY WILLIAMS

Glam and hilarious.

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Marcus Samuelsson

MARCUS SAMUELSSON

Generous and sharing at an offsite for a Charity…Heartbroken when we announced our closing.

 
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HILLARY CLINTON

Efficient and Engaging. She signed 850 books in 1.5 hours.

Photo credit: Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia