It is over 10 years since a petition LINK was launched to save the Willesden Bookshop from closure. The much-loved bookshop needed an affordable space in the much vaunted new Willesden Cultural Centre that was to replace the Willesden Green Library. Unfortunately Brent Council was uncooperative and it now only exists on-line.
It's specialism was women's literature ands Black interest with an amazing selection of multi-ethnic children's books.
The children's section in the Willesden Bookshop
It was a delight then to visit Book and Kulture at their new pop-up shop in the Quintain development at Wembley Park who also want to cater for Brent's diverse culture. Their offering is not only books but other items with a Black interest aspect. Local teachers are recommended to visit for the range of children's books - fiction and non-fiction.
I have tried to capture the offer in the following photographs but do pop in. You are sure of a friendly welcome. The shop is off Olympic way next to Bread Ahead.
OPENING HOURS:
Monday Closed
Tuesday and Wednesday 11am-7pm
Thursday to Saturday 11am - 8pm
Sunday 12pm -6pm
