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Founded by Vera Warren-Williams, a former teacher in the New Orleans public school system, Community Book Center is a bookstore featuring African-centered books, art, fabric, gifts and more. The space is also available to schools, churches, community events for storytelling, book clubs, performance venue, meeting space, and book fairs.