The Blerd and the Beautiful is a collective of Black nerds and beautiful souls. We celebrate Black cultural expression and work to prevent childhood bullying through communities of acceptance and belonging.
The Blerd and The Beautiful celebrates the joy of reading and Black cultural expression.
We amplify Black voices on the First Friday via First Chapter Fridays, a reception for the book of the month selection.
The book club meets on the Fourth Friday to discuss books that amplify Black stories and storytellers.
As reading is a form of self-affirmation, The Blerd and the Beautiful is passionate about helping you see yourself reflected in a book.
We offer readers' advisory as a tool to amplify Black voices and create a sense of belonging. Our bookish community is designed to help you build confidence and empathy through the lens of literature.