Estelita’s Library

Estelita’s Library was established by law professor, activist, and educator Edwin Lindo alongside Estell Lindo, named in loving honor of their daughter Estella. Operating as a social justice lending library and independent community bookstore, Estelita’s provides open access to critical literature on ethnic studies, Black liberation, and decolonial history.

Located on MLK Jr Way S in the Central District with a companion space on Beacon Hill, Estelita’s fosters youth intellectual empowerment and community fellowship. In alignment with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s focus on “Building Our Economic Wealth” through education, Estelita’s hosts chapter study groups and provides a dedicated Sisterhood Advantage resource kit.

Housing thousands of free lending books, hosting radical reading circles, community forums, author book launches, and serving fair-trade espresso, Estelita’s is a cultural centerpiece during Seattle’s June Black Dollar Days. Community members are invited to visit and support the community library.