Ella Strong Denison LibraryCarolann Jane Duro ’20 has been featured in Business Insider following Quiet Quail Books receiving a 2025 Global Recognition Award for expanding access to Indigenous-authored literature in San Bernardino.
“Quiet Quail Books shows how careful attention to community needs, paired with steady and practical creativity, can lead to significant social impact,� Alex Sterling, spokesperson for Global Recognition Awards, said in a press release recognizing the bookstore’s innovative and community-centered model.
Founded by Duro shortly after graduating from Scripps College, Quiet Quail Books uses mobile pop-ups, consignment shelves, and a hybrid community space to bring Indigenous voices directly into neighborhoods historically underserved by traditional book retail.
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