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Explore Our Curated Book Collections
Books as seeds of resistance, blooming with the stories of Black, Chicano, Native, Asian, and migrant communities—each page a step toward collective liberation."
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Meet our Drummer
Drum Lessons by Jordan Davis
Jordan Davis is a professional Bay Area percussionist with over 20 years of drumming experience. Known for his versatility and passion, he teaches music to students of all ages and regularly performs live and free for the UC Berkeley community. Jordan’s mission is to connect people through music, uplifting their energies to higher frequencies with every rhythm he creates. Whether in the classroom or on stage, he brings heart, skill, and soul to every beat.
Current enrollment for new students are open. No prior skill necessary.

Community
Needs
Amplified
"Our mission is to foster community excellence and creative expression. If you’re interested in hosting educational or artistic workshops, we welcome the opportunity to collaborate and encourage you to contact us via email. We also offer bulk ordering options for educators in need of classroom books. Additionally, if any students require assistance obtaining book materials, please don’t hesitate to reach out."
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"Music’s been in me my whole life. As a toddler, I was bangin’ on pots and pans, chasing that rhythm — and I really found it through gospel at church. My grandmother told me, “Get up there and play,” so I did. Ever since, I’ve been playing for years and teaching for many more — and now, it’s time to give back and make a real difference in the community through music. Please message us whenever you need a live drummer for a performance or want to learn the drums — I’ve got over 10 years of experience teaching music.
Jordan Davis Drums 🥁💥🎶
Programs

Community Discussions
Book Club
Our Book Club is a space for readers to connect, reflect, and grow through stories that matter. Each month, we explore books that uplift diverse voices, spark meaningful conversations, and build collective knowledge and joy.

Bulk order for community members
Educator Program
Our Educator Program supports non-profits, schools, corporations, and other community members by making books more accessible. We offer bulk purchasing at discounted rates to help organizations share knowledge, culture, and imagination. From classrooms to community libraries, the Educator Program makes it easier to spread the power of books.

Bay Area artists
Live Music
We collaborate with Bay Area musicians to create performances that resonate across genres. Through these shared creative experiences, we unite the community, uplifting and energizing the collective soul.
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Welcome to the Book & Jazz Collective υ´• ﻌ •`υ
Who We Are (ó ꒳ ò✿) We are an Oakland-based, small business wishing to provide a space for BI-POC folk to uncover our curated book collections based off identity, culture,...
Welcome to the Book & Jazz Collective υ´• ﻌ •`υ
Who We Are (ó ꒳ ò✿) We are an Oakland-based, small business wishing to provide a space for BI-POC folk to uncover our curated book collections based off identity, culture,...
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