Liberation is Lit started publishing books in 2025, with the first project being the anthology, Wine About It: The Prelude, co-edited by Andrea Lashay and Tayler Simon.  This first project was made possible through a grant from the SC Arts Commission and included poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction from Black women across SC.

Our second project, Old Growth: An Anthology Inspired by the Congaree National Park, where 100% of profits will go toward conservation efforts to Congaree National Park.

With our nonprofit model, we will be able to cover publishing costs such as ISBNs, editing services, printing, and whatever else might be needed for a project. Follow our social media for ongoing submission opportunities.

Readers deserve to see themselves in the books that they read, and politicians, teachers, and parent groups are banning books and stripping rights in order to render marginalized communities powerless. Liberation is Lit is a bookseller that aims to spark collective action for liberation and community building among readers and book lovers by promoting stories from intersectional experiences. These groups know that reading is political, but so do Radical Readers. The stories we read have the power to band us together to find liberation for us all.

Two ways you can join our movement:

1. Donate your gently used books

We are looking for all genres

2. Invest directly in our Liberation Fund

Your Support Matters: Help us provide free books and book coaching services to community members in need. Every donation fuels literacy, empowers activists and change-makers, and fosters a liberated community.

Why the Liberation Fund?

• Books and stories help build empathy, foster radical vulnerability, and strengthen our ability to actively listen to stories from people who are different from ourselves.
• Books and stories build bridges, fostering unity and understanding within our communities.
• Liberation is Lit is a business that strives to be community-centered and aims to disrupt the way we know capitalism. By providing free books for those who may not be able to afford them, we contribute to the liberation of minds, breaking the chains of limited access.

How Your Donation Helps:

• Provides free books to children/youth, people who are experiencing homelessness or incarceration, and free little libraries around the community.
• Liberated YA Book Club—free author events for readers ages 14-20 to explore young adult fiction that challenges conventions, sparks meaningful conversations, and inspires self-discovery. 
• Supports book drives and pop-up libraries in underserved neighborhoods.
  

Liberation is Lit prides itself on being for the community and of the community. We recognize that we can't achieve liberation solely through book sales, which is why we value community collaboration. Here are some ways you can work with us:

Wholesale book purchases: 

You can place wholesale orders directly with us for your book clubs, meetings, and other bulk order needs. Receive a 10% discount with a minimum purchase of 30 books. If you would like a direct link for individuals to purchase, we can also provide that (without a discount). We also support wishlists and registries for teachers, nonprofits, and others looking to collect book donations.

Book club facilitation:

Want to start a book club that frames literature around social justice and liberation? We can help facilitate one-time book clubs or create tailored discussion questions to foster connection, community engagement, communication, and empathy building. Book club facilitation can be for students, parents, community members, and professionals for professional development.

Library and Book Collection Curation:

We can help you curate your professional library and book collection, or assist you in starting one as part of your organization's activities. 

Book Fairs:

If your homeschool group or after-school program is interested in hosting a book fair, we can help! We can offer pre-paid (giving books to students for free) or traditional options.

Email info@liberationislit.com to see how we can work together

Note: most services are paid to support the bookstore and our Liberation Fund initiatives