Chez Alpha Books-Dakar
Cite Africa (Ouakam)-Behind YumYums
Welcome!  Chez Alpha Books is an English resource and cultural center in Dakar, Senegal that provides the community access to diverse books in English with a focus on The Diaspora and World Literature. They also offer a lending library with 2000 + books for readers of all ages along with an array of programs and services that support English language learners. In addition, Chez Alpha Books host exhibits and other cultural actiities and has space available to other cultural organizations.​

Here's What We're Reading in January/February 2026

​A little bit of something for everyone with a mix of classics, new reads, and must-reads! Visit Chez Alpha Books Tuesday-Saturday, 10h-18h. We're located in Ouakam behind YumYum.
Tel/Whatsapp 77 576 0784
    If you need a reprieve from all the turmoil in the world today, then let's slide into the New Year with The Davenports by Krystal Marquis. Introducing readers to a black family of immense wealth, and combining romance, historical events, and family upheavals set in 1910 Chicago, The Davenports deliver a totally escapist, swoon-worthy romance while offering a glimpse into a period of African American history often overlooked. This is the perfect read for fans of escapist historical fiction.
    The novel points up issues that other Black Americans, as well as the Davenports, faced. Race riots in New Orleans in 1900, Atlanta in 1906, and Springfield, Illinois, in 1908, devastated those Black communities.
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     A time, a reason, and a season to read this good book, and for teachers to think about adding this to their curriculum! In this compelling and thought-provoking debut novel, after a terrorist attack rocks the country and anti-Islamic sentiment stirs, three Black Muslim girls create a space where they can shatter assumptions and share truths.
     This is a powerful contemporary young adult novel that’s essential for conversations about challenging Islamophobia and encouraging teens to channel their creative energies into advocacy.
Read with us at Chez Alpha Books.
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We welcome readers of all ages and are always pleased when everyone finds something they like!

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Chez Alpha Books Newsletter
April 2021: https://conta.cc/3wXxgg0 
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Chez Alpha Books-Cite Africa (Ouakam) Behind YumYums
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