Our Story
2019: The Search That Sparked It All
What started as a search for children’s books became a realization: stories centered on Black children were hard to find.
Victoria Scott-Miller, alongside her sons Emerson and Langston, spent hours looking for books that reflected their lives, imaginations, and futures. The absence was undeniable.
Liberation Station began not as a business idea—but as a response.
2020: A Mission Takes Shape
Liberation Station emerged as more than a bookstore. Every title was read, reviewed, and approved with care—ensuring Black children would encounter stories that honored their humanity.
The vision was clear: representation should be accessible, thoughtful, and affirming.
2023: Opening the Doors
From Vision to Space
Liberation Station opened its brick-and-mortar location, transforming the mission into a physical place. The bookstore became a gathering space—hosting events, conversations, and moments of connection.
It was no longer just about what was on the shelves, but what happened between them.
Why a bookstore
In 2019, a mother went searching for books that reflected her two sons. What should have been a simple trip became a realization—stories centering Black children were missing, limited, or pushed to the margins.
Rather than accept that absence, she chose to change it.
Liberation Station was born from that decision.
At the core…
Since 2019, we have trailblazed the industry as an independent, globally recognized children’s bookstore. At our core, we believe in making representation accessible and amplifying Black voices. As booksellers and storytellers, we thrive by seeking unconventional spaces to promote literacy, and pioneer creative programming that will ensure Black children are seeing themselves and being seen.
How we go a step further…
As booksellers, we realize that books are an investment – and sometimes a luxury. This is why we have established libraries throughout the United States. The Liberation Station Black Lit Library is a safe reading space for children of color and an extension of our bookstore. We do this by partnering with businesses and organizations to permanently install curated libraries for children of color.