Montreal bookstore inspiring diversity and inclusion

Montreal bookstore inspiring diversity and inclusion

June 17, 2022 11:27 pm EST.

“It's about creating safe spaces for people,” said owner of Maktaba bookshop Yassin Alsalman about the new middle eastern inspired art and culture focused boutique and bookstore in Montreal. Brittany Henriques reports.

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