One Detroiter is breathing life into his community by turning a vacant building in his childhood neighborhood, into a vibrant community space.
The “Howard Family Bookstore,” opened in May 2026, and the owner Jerjuan Howard says, it’s more than just a bookstore. “For the children, reading workshops, for the elders, bingo nights are going to take place here, poetry nights will take place here, author talks, book signing,” Howard said.
The bookstore is located at 13803 Puritan on Detroit’s westside.
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