Visionary Bookstore


Weston United’s Visionary Bookstore features inspirational books to enhance emotional and spiritual growth.  Subjects available from the nearly six hundred available titles include African American fiction and non-fiction, self-help, Bible and spiritual interest.  There is also a collection of lively children’s books designed specifically for children of color.

Visionary Bookstore hosts events including poetry readings, appearances by talented authors, and writing workshops.

Recent Events
Weston partnered with Spirit in Sunset Productions to co-sponsor a creative writing workshop, Stretch Marks. The six-week long workshop helped consumers discover the pleasure of expressing themselves in a new way. The well known poet Nikki Williams was one of the instructors for the event.

Visionary Bookstore also recently hosted a day-long marathon reading of works by the poet Langston Hughes. Over fifteen poets and authors participated in the standing room only event held in the Gallery M space.

Upcoming Events

November 20, 2010, 5-7 pm
Jamel Hall will read from his debut volume of poetry entitled, Poems for da Ladies: smoothe words for ya eyes, published in 2009 by AuthorHouse.


Author’s Bio

Hello all my name is Jamel, and I’m the author of Poems for da Ladies. For 15 years I’ve been writing poetry and children stories.  It’s my love for writing and a genuine respect for every woman and love I shared over my life for that special woman, that I am able to write and pour my feeling onto paper. With this book you’re getting a real treat and hopefully it can clear up and help that one woman to realize how special she is. So Buy and read this wonderful book that I had the pleasure of writing. Enjoy

Visionary Bookstore is located at:

2262 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd (between 133rd and 134th Streets)
New York, NY 10030
Ph 212-234-4106, Fax 212-234-5508

Bookstore Hours:  Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm, Saturday, 12-6 pm