Check out this special treat from BSB!

This Special 5-Year Anniversary Edition is our heartfelt thank you to the readers who turned pages and the brilliant authors who filled them. It’s more than a magazine; it’s a celebration of us. Don't miss this digital ‘page-turner’ sizzling with Flavor & Fiction!

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Why are members still with BSB after five years?

The answer is simple: you! We are so grateful for the love and support our community has shown us. We once asked our members what they love most about BSB, and their powerful responses are a testament to our mission.

We continue to serve this community through our monthly Big Beads and Reads Newsletter. Each edition is our way of giving back—recommending incredible reads, celebrating Black Authors and championing everything Black in these literary streets.

BSB continues to grow!

5-year milestone, BSB's momentum is stronger than ever!

We've cultivated a community that’s now over 2,300 strong on Facebook and Instagram, with over 1,500 followers on TikTok, and nearly 200 subscribers on YouTube. Our Big Beads and Reads Newsletter is thriving with over 400 subscribers.

In just five years, we've connected with close to 1,000 indie and published authors, creating a vibrant space where readers find their next favorite book and we get to passionately support Black authors, book clubs, bookstores, podcasters, and bloggers.

Thank you for rockin’ with us!

Who are the faces of Bourbon Street Bookers?

Allegra & Ayanna are the founders of Bourbon Street Bookers. These ladies are childhood friends, who reconnected as adults over their passion for reading. The love of reading was an immediate bond which has taken them on journeys they never knew possible. Their genuine sisterhood formed a supportive network for authors, aspiring authors, bloggers, podcasters and readers.

An added valued face became a part of this dynamic team, Terra aka T. Rob. Terra connected with Allegra & Ayanna through the passion of reading as well. The connection was intense and authentic, there is no denying her place within this team. She’s the expert on audiobooks and adds just the right balance to BSB with a great eye for details.

Together, they aspire to sponsor literacy programs for the youth of New Orleans and other local areas, in hopes of contributing to the support in development of reading skills at an early age. Targeting youth will aid in children learning to read, comprehend, and remain motivated, as well as being confident in their reading ability.