About Us
The Dock Bookshop
The Dock Bookshop opened in 2008 and is now one of the largest independent, full service, African-American owned bookstores in Texas and the Southwest. Our mission is to inspire, inform, entertain and edu-tain our customers through books and book-related events in a relaxing and spacious environment.
We sell new releases, best selling & popular fiction and non-fiction books for adults, children and youth. Our selections includes faith & inspiration, self help & relationships, health & wellness, money & business, politics & current events, biographies & memoirs, history & culture, cook books, Bibles, poetry, fiction, romance, Christian fiction, urban lit, erotica, international, mysteries & thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy & horror, adventure & classics.
We also sell T-shirts, women and men apparel, jewelry, accessories, health and beauty products, incense, oils, DVD's. albums, greeting cards, journals and more!
More than a bookstore, The Dock Bookshop is a force for good in the community, regularly hosting author talks, poetry & spoken word, children storytime, panel discussions, community meetings, film screenings & more. The Dock bookshop is 4000 square feet with a designated area to hold book signings and other events. Call to schedule your next meeting or event at the Dock!
The Dock Bookshop is located in Dallas-Fort Worth, nestled off of Interstate-30, a direct connection between downtown Fort Worth and downtown Dallas, Texas. The Dock is surrounded by three major universities, junior colleges, progressing communities and minutes away from the entertainment district of Arlington - home of the Dallas Cowboys, Six Flags Texas/Hurricane Harbor, Rangers Ballpark and more. Dallas-Arlington-Fort Worth has an estimated population of 5.5 million.
Dock MediaWorks - the dynamic Media, Marketing & Public Relations Team of The Dock Bookshop that oversees Dock Radio, Dock Cinema movie screenings (supporting International and National Award winning indie films) and promotional services for authors and businesses.
- Dock Radio - premier radio that is easily accessible through the interenet and app. Dock Radio is a lively, informative and power-packed platform dedicated to delivering relevant, interesting, educational, and entertaining information and talk radio while playing positive and progressive music to our local and global communities. Two ways to TUNE IN 1)Download "Dock Radio" App on your phone via your app store or google play. 2) Go online to www.dockradiolive.com and click play.
- The top radio shows on Dock Radio - Common Ground, Roots and Reason, Dock Power Hour, Blue Monday
Texas Literacy Connection - The Texas Literacy Connection (TLC), a non profit (501(c)(3)) dedicated to promoting literacy and literary arts to build healthy communities, on many literacy projects. TLC is the non-profit arm of The Dock Bookshop that supports local, national and international literacy initiatives, promote reading and writing, and inspire community action that will connect people and improve lives. TLC carries out its mission to promote literacy through hosting annual festivals, book related events, and offering various classes and workshops.
Sponsored Events:
AllStar Author Showcase
DFW Literary SoulFEST
Love Literature Tour
Texas Literary Bowl
New Year Book Jubilee
Celebrity & National Best Selling Author List
(all events can be found throughout the internet):
Tyrese Gibson - (Booksigning)
Pam Grier - (Booksigning 2010 & 2011)
Russell Simmons - (Booksigning)
Spike Lee - (Radio Guest)
Omar Tyree - (Book Signing & Radio)
Isaiah Washington - (Booksigning)
Sister Souljah - (Booksigning)
Gabriel Union - Speaker & Author Contributor (Booksigning)
Dr. Raymond Winbush - (Booksigning)
LL Cool J aka Todd Smith - Celebrity/ New York Times Bestseller (Booksigning)
Professor Griff (Booksigning)
Fred Hampton, Jr - (Radio Guest)
Dr. Maulana Karenga - (Radio Guest)
Carl Weber - (Radio Guest) / Booksigning)
Kimberla Lawson Roby - (Radio Guest) / Booksigning)
Dr. Molefi Asante - (Radio Guest) / Booksigning)
Kirk Franklin- Celebrity Author (Booksigning)
Hill Harper - New York Times & Essence Bestseller (Booksigning)
Lord Jamar (Brand Nubian) - (Radio Guest)
Dr. Claud Anderson - (Radio Guest))
Cynthia Mckinney - (Radio Guest) Green Party
Shahrazad Ali - (Radio Guest) - Blackman/ Blackwoman Guide to Understanding
Eric Jerome Dickey - New York Times, Essence, Bestseller (Booksigning)
Eric Snow - Celebrity & NBA Author (Booksigning)
Wahida Clark - Essence & New York Times Bestseller (Booksigning)
Rochelle Alers - Essence Bestseller (Booksigning)
Mary B Morrison - New York Times, Wall Street Journal & Essence Bestseller (Booksigning)
Francis Ray - New York Times & Essence Bestseller (Booksigning)
Victor McGlothin - Essence Bestseller (Booksigning)
and many many more bestselling authors
Performance Poets in store:
Abiodun Oyewole - The Last Poets
Georgia Me - Emmy, Tony , HBO Def Poet
Black Ice - Tony Award & Def Poet
Sunni Patterson - HBO Def Poet
Bethsheba A Rem - International Performance Poet
and many many more performance poets
Support The Dock Bookshop 10th Anniversary Fundraiser and Membership Drive
BLACK FRIDAY
$5 FILL-UPS ON SELECTED BOOKS!
$5 FILL-UPS ON SELECTED BOOKS!
Friday, November 23, 2018
3-8 PM - The Dock Bookshop
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Saturday, November 24, 2018
11-8 PM - The Dock Bookshop
SHOP THE DOCK!
SHOP THE DOCK!
FAMILY TIME AT THE DOCK
FREE FAMILY FUN - Story Time & Pizza Party
Saturday November 24, 2018
Saturday November 24, 2018
3-4:30 PM - The Dock Bookshop
Bring the family out for FAMILY TIME AT THE DOCK
with author Linda Jones who will share from her book:
Family Scribes: Writing Memories For Your Family Tree
Family Scribes: Writing Memories For Your Family Tree
and engage participants in game activities that challenges the players to remember, share and preserve their personal stories for generations to come.
Family Scribes is a memory-stimulating book of writing and storytelling activities that are perfect for reunions and other gatherings of family and friends.
FREE FAMILY FUN
FREE FAMILY FUN
Sankofa Sundays
2nd & 4th Sundays
3-5 PM
The Dock Bookshop
RSVP
NOV. 25 - LIBATIONS & AFRICAN DRUMMING
NOV. 25 - LIBATIONS & AFRICAN DRUMMING
MEN'S BOOK CLUB
4th Thursday - 7-9 PM - The Dock Bookshop
Black Men coming together to read, bond, build.
RSVP
RSVP
NOV. 29 BOOK DISCUSSION: New Visions For Black Men by Na'im Akbar
Night Women Book Club Presents THE GATHERING
of Readers, Book Clubs and Authors
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Saturday, December 1, 2018
3-6 PM - The Dock Bookshop
THE GATHERING is a celebration of Book Clubs and Authors - a social event with food, fun and entertainment - hosted by The NWBC.
Attendees must enjoy reading and be willing to share their reading experiences.
Cost $5.00 per person. RSVP by November 26.
If you want to participate in our gift exchange, please bring a $10 gift item wrapped
This event is for adults both men and women. Significant others are welcomed.
BLACK AUGUST AUTHOR FEATURE
C-ZAR WISEMEN
Author of REVOLUTIONARY: A Poetic Autobiography
C-ZAR WISEMEN
Author of REVOLUTIONARY: A Poetic Autobiography
ABOUT THE BOOK
Revolutionary is the follow up to it's precursor Poetic Philosophy under C-zar Wisemen's former name Derek Perkins. This poetry book is a poetic autobiography that is inspired by real life feelings and experiences. This sequel gets deeper into the author's background that leads to who he is and his views on the world and issues affecting black people. In this work, C-zar addresses the entertainment industry, religion, self-reliance, crooked politics, romance, heartbreak, and more. This author is hopeful that his writings will spark the minds of millions of black people in the United States and around the world to fight against white supremacy and rise to greatness.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rap artist C-zar Wisemen is from Charlottesville, Virginia, representing the indie rap/ hip-hop label Philosophy Entertainment. Albums released are "Tha New Testament" and "Real Niggaz" added with an Ep titled "Revolution" as well as a few singles from his music catalog. C-zar also wanted to showcase his poetic side by releasing two poetry books called "Poetic Philosophy" under the name Derek Perkins and "Revolutionary" under his current name C-zar Wisemen. Acting is also a passion of his, and he has acted in a few indie films. C-zar Wisemen's aim is to inspire the black community to change for the better through his works.
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