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Cuentos = Stories Café =Coffee
Cuentos y Café is an Asheville based, multicultural, Latina woman-owned pop-up and online bookstore. We offer a curated selection of new and used books that center BIPOC and BIPOC LGBTQIA+ authors—celebrating the richness of our cultures, languages, and lived experiences through storytelling.
As a BIPOC-centered bookstore, we are committed to cultivating a welcoming and affirming space where readers can discover books across all genres—from small indie presses to multilingual classics and emerging authors.
At Cuentos y Café, we believe our stories deserve more than a seat at the table, and more than just a month in the spotlight. We’re here to celebrate them every day—with intention, care,
and community.
The
Dream:
Cuentos y Café BIPOC Bookstore was born out of the deep desire to have a space where BIPOC stories could be at the center of the conversation. Frustrated at having to dig around to find stories that celebrated diverse experiences and not seeing enough of herself reflected on the shelves of mainstream bookstores, Tamara, a Latina decided to turn her dream of owning a bookstore into a reality. She worked to create a platform where stories written by amazing and talented BIPOC storytellers can shine, for more than just one month out of the year. While the ultimate goal is to have a brick and mortar location with a coffee shop and a community space, for now, she is excited to offer Cuentos y Café as a popup and online bookstore.
The
Dreamer:
Tamara Olmedo (she/her/ella)
Founder