Hi, I’m Dominique Burleson (Lumbee)—a mom of six, full-time student, speaker, and the founder of Paperbacks & Frybread Co. I started this little indie bookstore to help families decolonize their bookshelves and find stories that reflect who they are. I believe that books can be medicine, stories are sacred—and that visibility, joy, and cultural connection matter more than ever.

About Our Mission

Paperbacks & Frybread Co. is expanding into a mobile bookstore to bring inclusive, diverse books directly to powwows, tribal communities, schools, and events across North Carolina. This isn’t just a business—it’s a movement rooted in Indigenous storytelling, literacy, and love.

We’re raising funds to cover:

✅ A reliable SUV that fits our family and can tow
✅ A 7x12ft trailer outfitted with A/C, heat & electricity
✅ Shelving, insurance & a powerful inventory of books
✅ Travel costs to bring books where they’re needed most

This mobile store will let us collaborate with other marginalized-owned businesses, work with indie authors and publishers, and make sure all readers—especially our young ones—see themselves reflected in the stories they read.

If you believe in diverse books, Native visibility, and community-driven change—we’d be honored to have your support.

Let’s take this bookstore to the people.

I am so glad you're here,
Dominique B.
Founder, Paperbacks & Frybread Co.

Paperbacks & Frybread Co.

Let's decolonize the world, starting with your bookshelf!

Help Launch NC’s First Indigenous Mobile Bookstore