Multicultural Bookstore in Richmond, Calif., has opened a second store, in Las Vegas, Nev., News3LV reported.
Located at 910 Owens Blvd. on the city's Westside, Multicultural Bookstore Las Vegas sells titles for children, teens, and adults that highlight and celebrate a variety of cultures and identities. Other subjects include history, social justice, diversity, STEM, and much more.
The new store is co-owned by Carol Santiago and Tamara Shiloh; Shiloh is also the owner of Multicultural Bookstore and Gifts in Richmond. At the Las Vegas store, Santiago and Shiloh plan to host author signings, children's story time sessions, and a variety of workshops.
The bookstore made its debut on Saturday, November 4, and per News3LV, it is the first Black-owned bookstore to open on the Westside "in over a decade."
Shiloh founded the store in Richmond as the Multicultural Children's Bookstore, before eventually changing the name to Multicultural Bookstore and Gifts. Since 2021 it has resided at 260 Broadway in downtown Richmond.