Raleigh, N.C. — A beloved community landmark is officially back.
Liberation Station, North Carolina’s first Black-owned children’s bookstore, has reopened its doors at a new location on Hill Street in Raleigh, welcoming families, educators, and supporters with an energetic grand reopening this week.
Founded by Victoria Scott-Miller, Liberation Station was created with a simple but powerful mission: to give children a place where they can see themselves reflected in the stories they read. After closing its former downtown location last year following a wave of discouraging messages, Scott-Miller made the decision to pause, regroup, and return stronger.
Now, the bookstore is back — and thriving.
“Our children deserve to see themselves everywhere,” Scott-Miller shared. “In books, in learning spaces, in their everyday lives. Representation isn’t optional — it’s essential.”
More Than a Bookstore
Liberation Station offers far more than shelves of children’s books. The space is designed as a learning hub, with plans for hands-on educational programming and creative experiences for kids of all ages.
Upcoming offerings include:
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Cursive writing classes
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Braille LEGO activities for visually impaired children
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Artist talks and kid-friendly paint sessions
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Author visits and storytelling events
The goal is to create an environment where learning feels joyful, inclusive, and empowering.
Community Support on Day One
Among the first visitors were local grandparents Stephen and Louie Grissom, who stopped by in search of books for their nine-year-old granddaughter.
“We wanted to find something meaningful for her,” Stephen said. “This place feels special.”
Scott-Miller also noted that the new Hill Street location holds deep significance. The bookstore sits alongside other Black-owned businesses, reinforcing a sense of shared community and mutual support.
A Symbol of Resilience
Liberation Station’s reopening is more than a business milestone — it’s a statement. It reflects resilience, purpose, and the power of community backing local Black-owned institutions.
For Raleigh families and supporters across the Triangle, the return of Liberation Station marks a hopeful chapter — one where children can walk into a bookstore and see themselves on every page.
📍 Liberation Station
Hill Street, Raleigh, NC