Tanake (hello) my friends,

Thank y'all so much for being here and supporting my little bookshop.

Due to multiple family health emergencies and the need to tend to my own mental health during this especially difficult season, Paperbacks & Frybread Co. will be on a short processing hiatus through January 5th.

Here’s what to expect during this time:

-Orders placed on or before December 15th will continue to be processed as planned.

-Apparel, totes, hats, and digital gift cards will continue to be processed as orders come in.

-All other physical book orders placed after December 15th will begin processing when the shop reopens on January 5th.

I know this may be inconvenient, and I truly appreciate your patience and understanding. This shop is run by a disabled, one-person bookseller, a full-time student, and a parent to six kids, and this holiday season has been the hardest I’ve faced in my five years of owning this business. Stepping back briefly is necessary so I can return in January able to show up far better in all my roles.

Your continued support—whether through orders, kind messages, or simply staying with me during this pause—means more than I can ever express. Thank you for being part of this community.

Hawuh'tcure (thank you),
Dominique

In a time when history and culture are under attack, access to diverse stories is more vital than ever.

Our Living Banned & Challenged Books List is a curated, evolving collection of essential reads—from children’s picture books to adult fiction and non-fiction—that have been targeted for their truth and representation. This resource empowers you to build a decolonized bookshelf and stand against censorship.

Offered on a “pay what you can” basis, this project ensures everyone can access these critical works while supporting the labor behind it. Together, let’s protect knowledge, amplify silenced voices, and preserve our shared humanity.

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Go over to our Bookshop.org shop! This is a partnership and you will have access to so many more books while still supporting our shop!