In 2016, as the parents of two active boys, Dr. Nosakhere Griffin-EL (pictured left) and Dr. Eliada Griffin-EL (right) searched diligently to find fiction and non-fiction books with Black main characters.
Nosakhere and Eliada wanted the books to promote diverse heroes, creativity, and imaginative thinking, as well as innovative problem solving and social and emotional wellness. Realizing this was a challenge many parents faced, the couple sprung into action.
Determined to find unique stories that had the power to inspire their sons to dream, Nosakhere and Eliada turned their frustration into motivation and began searching.
Their efforts led them to find great authors and illustrators who create unique stories that stimulate young minds.
In 2022, they founded the Young Dreamers’ Bookstore, a mobile book retail startup for young children and their families.
The Young Dreamers’ Bookstore offers a large collection of children books with characters of African descent from throughout the world that are written by talented and culturally diverse authors.
Books are chosen to normalize cultural inclusion and spark children’s imaginations and self-confidence. Everyone who works at The Young Dreamers’ Bookstore recognizes the power of books throughout a child’s life and is committed to bringing children meaningful, inclusive stories that help shape how they see themselves and the world.
The Young Dreamers’ Bookstore is a spin-off of the Dreamocracy Learning Lab, which is an early childhood literacy social enterprise that provides innovative learning experiences that are book-enabled and dream-centered.
The bookstore also draws inspiration for book content from the global community of more than 1000 passionate members in its private Facebook group called The Young Dreamers Book Club.
Visit the bookstore’s website at www.theyoungdreamersbookstore.com for more information about learning labs, book fairs, booklists and recommendations, events — and to shop an amazing selection of books for your young dreamer.
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