Preserving Pages of Scuppernong Books
Captured by Photojournalist Atiana Contreras-Sisco
A book can be your portal to the world, your escape, your teacher - always waiting for you to turn the page.
This independent bookstore, located at 304 South Elm Street in downtown Greensboro, has been a community hub for over a decade. It upholds the freedom to read, opposes censorship, and supports marginalized communities. Named after the Scuppernong grape, a variety native to the region, the name reflects its commitment to preserving and sharing the area's legacy, much like how books safeguard and share knowledge and culture. With a welcoming space and a café serving locally sourced drinks, it’s a gathering place for literature lovers.
At Scuppernong, we strive to listen to the community, offering books that reflect local voices and histories, while also embracing a wide variety of cultural perspectives. It’s not just about selling books—it’s about creating a space where people feel heard.
— Brian Lampkin, Co-owner of Scuppernong Books
Books are more than words on pages—they are the stories, the culture, and the wisdom that we pass down, generation after generation. Scuppernong Books embodies this legacy, not just in the books it carries, but in the community it nurtures.