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11 Women-Owned Bookstores Across The U.S.

The coziest and best-curated bookstores are usually owned by people who are like me—women who believe in the power of the written word in understanding ourselves and each other.

Here We Are Again

This piece is the runner-up of the Sweet July x Girls Write Now Contest: Passing Down Our Stories. Writer: Chanelle Ferguson; Illustration by Asma Al-Masyabi. Read the first-place piece here.  A tradition that has been passed down in my Jamaican family is fear of choosing self.Waking up to rise into a new day thinking of someone […]

Deliberately Feathered

This piece is the winner of the Sweet July x Girls Write Now Contest: Passing Down Our Stories. Writer: Kayla Misa; Illustration by Asma Al-Masyabi; Editor: Joanna Szeto. Read the runner-up piece here. I was four when my parents presented our first rosaries to my twin brother and I. Before us dangled, two child-sized wooden […]

Grace, Gratitude And Gut Instincts: Ayesha’s Fourth Act

Sweet July’s founder is navigating her fourth pregnancy with fresh energy—by calling on her spirituality, leaning on loved ones and, above all, trusting herself. She shares the wave of emotions guiding her journey.  For so many years, Stephen and I thought we were done. We said, “Three, that’s it, we’re not doing this again.” And […]

5 Ways To Reunite With Yourself

Reminder: you can reunite with yourself as many times as you need. Self-discovery is a never-ending journey. We’re sharing a few ideas to help you get inspired to connect deeper with your inner self all year long. Try family recipes Reaching into the family archives for a time-tested recipe is a nice way to bond […]

Sweet (July) Successes In 2023

Looking back, this has truly been an unforgettable year. 2023 was all about reuniting with myself and my surroundings, and what an exciting journey it’s been. My family has always been my bedrock, and this year more than ever, I’ve had an opportunity to celebrate my culture in a way that has deepened my connection […]