Categories: Book signings Tired of anti-abortion laws being passed--including the strictest ever in Georgia? Wondering why abortion is on the chopping block? The new book Birth Strike: The Hidden Fight over Women's Work explains that it's not just about culture or religion, but a response to the U.S...

Cost: $5 donation requested, no one turned away for lack of funds

Charis Books & More welcomes Spelman College professor Ashante Reese to celebrate the release of her book "Black Food Georgraphies: Race, Self-Reliance, and Food Access in Washington, D.C."

Cost: Free

Grand reopening of Charis Books & More party that includes special guests and Ribbon Cutting.

Cost: Free

Charis Books & More presents DaMaris B. Hill and her book "A Bound Woman is a Dangerous Thing: The Incarceration of African American Women from Harriet Tubman to Sandra Bland.

Cost: Free

Charis Books & More presents Feminista Jones and her book "Reclaiming Our Space."

Cost: Free

Charis Books & More presents SCHR Speaker Series: Robert L. Tsai and his book Practical Equality: Forging Justice in a Divided Nation, A path-breaking account of how Americans have used innovative legal measures to overcome injustice—and an indispensable guide to pursuing equality in our time.

Cost: Free

Charis Books & More presents Damon Young and his book "What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker."

Cost: Free

Join Charis and The Friends School of Atlanta in welcoming one of our all time favorite authors, Angie Thomas, to celebrate her new novel, On the Come Up with a very special conversation with Nic Stone (Dear, Martin, Odd One Out) and introduced by author and publisher, Denene Millner (Denene Millner...

Cost: $25-$35

Join Charis Books and the Georgia Center for the Book in welcoming author Devi Laskar to celebrate her new Atlanta-based novel, The Atlas of Reds and Blues. This event is free and open to the public and will take place in the Decatur Library auditorium. Devi will sign books after the reading.  Abo...

Cost: Free

Immigration has become an urgent topic in the U.S. and around the world. How do the Great Migration and immigration resemble each other, today? Where do they intersect and how do they differ? What can we learn from the cautionary tale of six million Americans fleeing repression within the borders of...

Cost: Free

Join Charis Books, The Georgia Center for the Book, and The First Baptist Church of Decatur in celebrating the paperback release of An American Marriage by beloved Atlanta author Tayari Jones. This event is free and open to the public and no ticket is necessary but seating is first come, first serve...

Cost: Free

Charis welcomes APS educator Shani Robinson and Atlanta journalist Anna Simonton to discuss None of the Above, their crucial insider’s account of the infamous Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal that scapegoated black employees for problems rooted in the education reform movement. In March of ...

Cost: Suggested $5 Donation

Osatyam partners with Charis to facilitate Yoga At Charis: an all levels practice for the people by the people. Practitioners are guided through a series of yoga poses that promote wellness within the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga At Charis keeps a strong focus on breathwork and increasing full body ...

Cost: Free

Do you want to read books by amazing Black women writers? Do you want to discuss works from a Black feminist perspective(s)? Do you want to do all of this in an awesome gem of a feminist bookstore? Then the Black Feminist Book Club is for you! Charis Circle board chair Susana Morris is the facilitat...

Cost: Free

Join Charis in celebrating Atlanta author Breanna J. McDaniel's first book, Hands Up, a triumphant picture book recasts a charged phrase as part of a black girl's everyday lifehands up for a hug, hands up in class, hands up for a high fivebefore culminating in a moment of resistance at a protest mar...

Cost: Suggested $5 donation

Charis and Cliterati pair up the third Thursday of each month to present an inviting and fierce open mic & reading series that celebrates beginning voices and seasoned veterans alike. All are welcome to come and share their work. This month's cliterati is extra special for two reasons: 1. It is ou...

Cost: Suggested $5 donation

Making Space: A writing group for those of us who work, move or spend time serving others through human service and community professions (psychologists, educators, social workers, etc). Here, we will use writing as a means for deepening our understandings of our private and public journeys, our rel...

Cost: $10 Suggested donation

Osatyam partners with Charis to facilitate Yoga At Charis: an all levels practice for the people by the people. Practitioners are guided through a series of yoga poses that promote wellness within the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga At Charis keeps a strong focus on breathwork and increasing full body ...

Cost: Donations ($5-$20 recommended)

Join Southern Fried Queer Pride & Charis Books and More/Charis Circle present Cinequeer Movie Night: The Watermelon Woman! Come out at 7PM on Thursday, January 10th to Charis as we screen and discuss the film! SYNOPSIS: "Cheryl is young, Black, and lesbian, working in Philadelphia with her best fr...

Cost: Donations

The new year is often a good time to assess the tools and skills you have to take care of your mental and emotional health and to reach out and learn new skills. Charis welcomes Licensed Clinical Social Worker Guneeta Singh to share a brief workshop introducing information on how to utilize somatic ...

Cost: Suggested $5 donation

The first Wednesday of each month seniors are welcome to gather and discuss issues of health and wellness, social contacts and community, housing, accessibility, ageism and intergenerational connection. 

Cost: Donation

The first Wednesday of each month seniors are welcome to gather and discuss issues of health and wellness, social contacts and community, housing, accessibility, ageism and intergenerational connection. 

Cost: Donation

The first Wednesday of each month seniors are welcome to gather and discuss issues of health and wellness, social contacts and community, housing, accessibility, ageism and intergenerational connection. 

Cost: Donation

This is a youth focused group for trans*people, people questioning their own gender, and aspiring allies. We provide a facilitated space to discuss gender, relevant resources, and activism around social issues. Whether silently or aloud, please come ready to consider your own gender in a transient w...

Cost: Donations accepted

The first Wednesday of each month seniors are welcome to gather and discuss issues of health and wellness, social contacts and community, housing, accessibility, ageism and intergenerational connection. Donations kindly accepted.

Cost: Free

Join Charis in welcoming Charlene A. Carruthers and Mary Hooks for an intimate conversation about Black, Queer, Feminist movement building for this moment and for what comes next! We will be celebrating the release of Unapologetic: A Black, Queer, and Feminist Mandate for Radical Movements. Drawing ...

Cost: $5

Do you want to read books by amazing Black women writers? Do you want to discuss works from a Black feminist perspective(s)? Do you want to do all of this in an awesome gem of a feminist book store? Then the Black Feminist Book Club is for you! Charis Circle board chair Susana Morris is the facilita...

Cost: Free-$5

This group is designed to support the ongoing development of white parents of white and multiracial children who are seeking to unlearn and dismantle white supremacy within their families, schools, neighborhoods and faith communities. Parents of color are welcome to attend and participate if desired...

Cost: Free-$5

This is a youth focused group for trans*people, people questioning their own gender, and aspiring allies. We provide a facilitated space to discuss gender, relevant resources, and activism around social issues.  Whether silently or aloud, please come ready to consider your own gender in a transient ...

Cost: Free

Osatyam partners with Charis to facilitate Yoga At Charis: an all levels practice for the people by the people. Practitioners are guided through a series of yoga poses that promote wellness within the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga At Charis keeps a strong focus on breathwork and increasing full body ...

Cost: $5-$20

Charis and Cliterati pair up the third Thursday of each month to present an inviting and fierce open mic & reading series that celebrates beginning voices and seasoned veterans alike. All are welcome to come and share their work. This is a Charis Circle From Margin to Center Literary Event. The sugg...

Cost: Free-$5

A writing group for those of us who work, move or spend time serving others through human service and community professions (psychologists, educators, social workers, etc). Here, we will use writing as a means for deepening our understandings of our private and public journeys, our relationships, wo...

Cost: Free-$10

Osatyam partners with Charis to facilitate Yoga At Charis: an all levels practice for the people by the people. Practitioners are guided through a series of yoga poses that promote wellness within the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga At Charis keeps a strong focus on breathwork and increasing full body ...

Cost: $5-$20

For 44 years Charis has been a home for your stories. Now, more than ever, we need brave stories, proud stories, honest stories, and yes, joyful stories. Charis is committed to being your feminist home away from home--an oasis, but also a place where you can remember why you do the work you do, why ...

Cost: Free

Osatyam partners with Charis to facilitate Yoga At Charis: an all levels practice for the people by the people. Practitioners are guided through a series of yoga poses that promote wellness within the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga At Charis keeps a strong focus on breathwork and increasing full body ...

Cost: $5-$20

The first Wednesday of each month seniors are welcome to gather and discuss issues of health and wellness, social contacts and community, housing, accessibility, ageism and intergenerational connection. 

Cost: Donation

Annual fundraiser for Charis Circle - a smokin’ hot night of performances by local queer artists. Join us for dance, poetry, porn, song, lyrics...featuring: Jericho Brown, The Adodi Muse: A Gay Negro Ensemble, Karen G, Maggie Cee, Theresa Davis, Collin Kelley, Adriana Chiknas, Phoenix YZ, Franklin A...

Cost: Donation

Do you want to read books by amazing Black women writers? Do you want to discuss works from a Black feminist perspective(s)? Do you want to do all of this in an awesome gem of a feminist book store? Then the Black Feminist Book Club is for you! Charis Circle board chair Susana Morris is the facilita...

Cost: Donation

This group is designed to support the ongoing development of white parents of white and multiracial children who are seeking to unlearn and dismantle white supremacy within their families, schools, neighborhoods and faith communities. Parents of color are welcome to attend and participate if desired...

Cost: Donation

Kidliterate invites you to join a group of quirky adults who enjoy reading and discussing classic Young Adult and Middle Reader books. This month the group discusses. Drop-ins welcome! This is a Charis Circle Strong Families, Whole Children Program. $5 suggested donation. 

Cost: Donation

Osatyam partners with Charis to facilitate Yoga At Charis: an all levels practice for the people by the people. Practitioners are guided through a series of yoga poses that promote wellness within the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga At Charis keeps a strong focus on breathwork and increasing full body ...

Cost: Donation

“Two Moons takes readers on a whimsical journey to where ordinary women become goddesses and where Black Girl Magic is never denied. You’ll want to dive into these stories and never leave.” Susana Morris, co-editor of Sycorax’s Daughters and the Crunk Feminist Collection” A North Carolina native, ...

Cost: Donation

Join the ladies of Charis Feminist Bookstore every third Thursday of each month for an empowering open-mic sesh alongside a featured author poetry reading. This month’s special guest author is Danielle Sellers, a creative writing teacher and frequently published poet who will reading from her new bo...

Cost: $5

This is a youth focused group for trans*people, people questioning their own gender, and aspiring allies. We provide a facilitated space to discuss gender, relevant resources, and activism around social issues.  Whether silently or aloud, please come ready to consider your own gender in a transient ...

Cost: Free

Osatyam partners with Charis to facilitate Yoga At Charis: an all levels practice for the people by the people. Practitioners are guided through a series of yoga poses that promote wellness within the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga At Charis keeps a strong focus on breathwork and increasing full body ...

Cost: Donation

Join the ladies of Charis Feminist Bookstore every third Thursday of each month for an empowering open mic sesh alongside a featured author poetry reading. This month's special guest author is Danielle Sellers, a creative writing teacher and frequently published poet who will reading from her new bo...

Cost: Suggested donation of $5

She visits Charis to read from and sign her first novel, The Mending Time, which is an intergenerational story of overcoming cycles and effects of violence and separation in the legacy of slavery.  The novel traces two families on the South Side of Chicago over the course of three generations, takin...

Cost: Donation

A writing group for those of us who work, move or spend time serving others through human service and community professions (psychologists, educators, social workers, etc). Here, we will use writing as a means for deepening our understandings of our private and public journeys, our relationships, wo...

Cost: Donation

Building on the activist tradition of Consciousness Raising groups, each month we invite community members to join this lightly facilitated group to talk about issues in their personal lives or in society as a whole that they are trying to process or deconstruct. The group will then use intersection...

Cost: Donation

The first Wednesday of each month seniors are welcome to gather and discuss issues of health and wellness, social contacts and community, housing, accessibility, ageism and intergenerational connection. 

Cost: Donation

ZAMI NOBLA welcomes Leona Beasley, self-described "Southern lesbo warrior king" to celebrate her book Something Better than Home. 

Cost: Free - $5

Charis & Cliterati join forces to present an Open Mic featuring Kerry Neville

Cost: Free - $5

Join us for a conversation with Darnell Moore and Ashanté Reese about Black Queer liberation, feminism, and freedom as Moore shares stories from his book, No Ashes in the Fire: Coming of Age Black & Free in America.

Cost: Free - $5

Join Charis in welcoming Richelle Donigan, co-author of Long Weekend: Guidance and Inspiration for Creating Your Own Personal Retreat. Richelle has studied and taught yoga since 2003. Through her teaching and retreats, Richelle seeks to diversify the yoga community, create inclusive practice spaces,...

Cost: Free - $5

This is a youth focused group for trans*people, people questioning their own gender, and aspiring allies. We provide a facilitated space to discuss gender, relevant resources, and activism around social issues.  Whether silently or aloud, please come ready to consider your own gender in a transient ...

Cost: Free

Join Charis Books for an evening of discussion and writing about your public and private journeys through advocacy and civic engagment.

Cost: Free - $10

The first Wednesday of each month seniors are welcome to gather and discuss issues of health and wellness, social contacts and community, housing, accessibility, ageism and intergenerational connection. 

Cost: Donation