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Mutual Aid Books

We give out free books centering Black and Indigenous authors for readers of all ages. We distribute the books at pop ups, and in partnership with local mutual aid groups. Send any questions/requests to [email protected]

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Anonymous

$10,000 USD since Dec 2021

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Jane Singer

$2,501.09 USD since Mar 2021

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Clare Brooks

$2,400 USD since Apr 2021

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Patricia V Thompson

$2,061 USD since Sep 2022

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Abbie Sullivan

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Seattle Literacy

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Jenna Lapidus

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$485 USD

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News from Mutual Aid Books

Updates on our activities and progress.

February 2023 Update

Hi all, Your friendly abolitionist book lovers here to update you on our activities! We continued our monthly tabling presence at The Station on Beacon Hill and were thrilled to connect with community members seeking abolitionist and radica...
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Published on March 1, 2023 by Jane Singer

January 2023 Update

Hello friends! We've had a busy January here at Mutual Aid Books! We hosted a New Member Meeting on January 25th, and are thrilled to have new folks joining us in providing abolitionist texts to our community. We popped up at The Station on...
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Published on January 31, 2023 by Jane Singer

End of 2022 Wrap Up!

Happy Winter Solstice!If you (like us) are on the unceded lands of the Duwamish people, we hope that you are staying warm and staying safe in the snow. With the end of 2022 approaching, the majority of Mutual Aid Books Members are on break...
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Published on December 22, 2022 by Jenna Lapidus

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