Darlene Okpo.

Darlene Okpo, a New York native and seasoned educator, is the founder of Adanne, a black-owned bookstore situated in Brooklyn. With a passion for literature and a commitment to community empowerment, Darlene aims to foster intellectual growth and celebrate Black culture through Adanne.

About Adanne
At Adanne, we are dedicated to providing our customers with an unparalleled selection of books and small goods. We strive to offer a friendly and welcoming environment where readers can find a wide variety of titles to suit their interests and needs. We are passionate about books and believe that they can open minds, spark imagination, and inspire creativity. We aim to be a trusted source of knowledge, entertainment and joy for our customers.

In an age where African American book bans are rising across America, we know the indelible imprint and invaluable contribution Black bookstores like Adanne are adding to the New York community and across the nation. The Adanne community does not only find a rich and rolling selection of Black and Brown books that are often scarce in other stores, but our booklovers also find a home away from home at Adanne.

We believe in the power of building knowledge through books and promoting literacy.

To learn more about Darlene and her company Adanne visit www.adanne.co and on Instagram @adanne.co