Hems & Brims Fall 2026 Book Drive
Dates: September 21 - November 20, 2026
Serving: Atlanta + Chicago
Building Libraries for Black Fashion Creatives | Supporting Black-Owned Bookstores
Hems & Brims Fall 2026 Book Drive brings books on Black fashion history, fashion and design, professional development, and creative industries to students and creatives in Atlanta, Chicago, and across the Hems & Brims community.
Through book donations and purchases from participating Bookshop.org wishlists, the Book Drive supports learning and creative development while supporting Black-owned independent bookstores.
Our Book Drive is focused on books related to:
Black Fashion History
Fashion + Design
Professional Development
Sustainability + Industry
We are partnering with three Black-owned independent bookstores in Atlanta and Chicago:
The Vibrary
Atlanta, GA
Burst Into Books
Chicago, IL
Call & Response Bookshop
Chicago, IL
How to Support
The Vibrary
970 Main Street, Suite A
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Donate in person or shop their Bookshop.org wishlist.
Hours: Thurs 5–10 PM | Fri 5–11 PM | Sat 12–11 PM
Burst Into Books
119 E. 107th Street
Chicago, IL 60628
Donate in person or shop their Bookshop.org wishlist.
Hours: Tues–Fri 2–6 PM | Sat 10 AM–5 PM
Call & Response Bookshop
Shop their Bookshop.org wishlist to support the Book Drive.
No in-person donations.