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New Book Explores Negro Spirituals and Their Inspirational Power
New Book Explores Negro Spirituals and Their Inspirational Power
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The Inspirational Spirit of Black History Month
The Inspirational Spirit of Black History Month
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Illuminating Brilliance: 6 Books That Feature Bold Female Innovators
Illuminating Brilliance: 6 Books That Feature Bold Female Innovators
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4 Books to Celebrate Juneteenth
4 Books to Celebrate Juneteenth
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Father’s Day Booklist
Father’s Day Booklist
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A Mothers’ Day Book List
A Mothers’ Day Book List
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Trombone Shorty Teaches Kids the Responsibility of the Dream
Trombone Shorty Teaches Kids the Responsibility of the Dream

The Young Dreamers’ Bookstore

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Earth Day Book List: 7 Books that Help Kid Develop an Appreciation for Our Planet
Earth Day Book List: 7 Books that Help Kid Develop an Appreciation for Our Planet

Earth Day

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#FavoriteBookFriday : Author Teaches Kids the Power of Their Dreams to Solve World's Problems"
#FavoriteBookFriday : Author Teaches Kids the Power of Their Dreams to Solve World's Problems"
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Seeing Their Superselves: A Booklist of Featuring Black Superheroes
Seeing Their Superselves: A Booklist of Featuring Black Superheroes

Seeing Their Superselves: A Booklist of Featuring Black Superheroes

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New Book Highlights & Affirms Positive Friendship Between Black Boys
New Book Highlights & Affirms Positive Friendship Between Black Boys
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Like Lava in My Veins Inspires Black Boys to Become Their Superselves !
Like Lava in My Veins Inspires Black Boys to Become Their Superselves !
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7 Joyful Board Books for Your Young Dreamer
7 Joyful Board Books for Your Young Dreamer
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5 Fabulous Books for Fashionista Dreamers
5 Fabulous Books for Fashionista Dreamers
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7 Kid Friendly Books That Celebrate Entrepreneurship
7 Kid Friendly Books That Celebrate Entrepreneurship
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7 Books that Help Kids Navigate Big Emotions
7 Books that Help Kids Navigate Big Emotions
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The News

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YDBS Co-Founder Receives Prestigious Philadelphia Freedom Schools’ Award
YDBS Co-Founder Receives Prestigious Philadelphia Freedom Schools’ Award
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YDBS Pops Up at Ascender’s End of Year Party
YDBS Pops Up at Ascender’s End of Year Party
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MLK 360: Exploring Dr. King’s Holistic Legacy with Students at The Ellis School
MLK 360: Exploring Dr. King’s Holistic Legacy with Students at The Ellis School
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Entrepreneurship Focused Parent Lab Inspires Future Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship Focused Parent Lab Inspires Future Entrepreneurs
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YDBS Pops Up at The Urban Academy’s Open House
YDBS Pops Up at The Urban Academy’s Open House
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Joyful (Re)Connections: Reflections on Our Experience @ The 2024 August Wilson Block Party
Joyful (Re)Connections: Reflections on Our Experience @ The 2024 August Wilson Block Party
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The Griffin-EL Boys Launch the Dream Writer’s Collection
The Griffin-EL Boys Launch the Dream Writer’s Collection
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Take Your Child to Work Day @BNY Mellon was Filled with Big Smiles and Big Dreaming!
Take Your Child to Work Day @BNY Mellon was Filled with Big Smiles and Big Dreaming!

The Young Dreamers’ Bookstore & BNY Mellon

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YDBS Pops Up @ Shady Lane
YDBS Pops Up @ Shady Lane
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Young Dreamers’ Celebrates Social Emotional Learning Community Practice Day!
Young Dreamers’ Celebrates Social Emotional Learning Community Practice Day!
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YDBS and Partners with the Pitt Office of Engagement & Community Affairs and Pitt Track Team to Deliver Dream Inspiring PEER Program
YDBS and Partners with the Pitt Office of Engagement & Community Affairs and Pitt Track Team to Deliver Dream Inspiring PEER Program
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Young Dreamers’ Bookstore CEO Participates in Pittsburgh Public Schools’ Black Men Read Initiative
Young Dreamers’ Bookstore CEO Participates in Pittsburgh Public Schools’ Black Men Read Initiative
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The Young Dreamers' Bookstore's Co-Founder Delivers Black History Month Keynote
The Young Dreamers' Bookstore's Co-Founder Delivers Black History Month Keynote

Young Dreamers Bookstore

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Pitt Football Players Inspire Pittsburgh Miller Scholars to Read and Dream through the P.E.E.R. Program!
Pitt Football Players Inspire Pittsburgh Miller Scholars to Read and Dream through the P.E.E.R. Program!
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The Young Dreamers’ Bookstore CEO Delivers Black History Month Keynote Address at The Ellis School.
The Young Dreamers’ Bookstore CEO Delivers Black History Month Keynote Address at The Ellis School.
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YDBS Trains U-Pitt Football Players to Lead Dream Inspiring Read Alouds
YDBS Trains U-Pitt Football Players to Lead Dream Inspiring Read Alouds
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Year in Review 2023
Year in Review 2023
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YDBS Co-Founder Participates in Black Men Reading Event at Manchester Academic Charter School
YDBS Co-Founder Participates in Black Men Reading Event at Manchester Academic Charter School

Young Dreamers’ Bookstore

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YDBS Partners with UPitt’s Office of Engagement and Community Affairs
YDBS Partners with UPitt’s Office of Engagement and Community Affairs
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University of Pittsburgh’s Office of Child Development Partners with Young Dreamers’ Bookstore
University of Pittsburgh’s Office of Child Development Partners with Young Dreamers’ Bookstore
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YDBS Partners with MUSA to Facilitate Dream Lab & Provide Racially Affirming/ Dream-Centered Books
YDBS Partners with MUSA to Facilitate Dream Lab & Provide Racially Affirming/ Dream-Centered Books
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YDBS Participates in BOOM Concepts Black Power Story Event at The Carnegie Museum of Art
YDBS Participates in BOOM Concepts Black Power Story Event at The Carnegie Museum of Art
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Going to Bat for Small Business Award Ceremony
Going to Bat for Small Business Award Ceremony
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NLA Partners with Young Dreamers to Facilitate City-Wide Parent Engagement Nights
NLA Partners with Young Dreamers to Facilitate City-Wide Parent Engagement Nights

NLA Partners with Young Dreamers to Facilitate City-Wide Parent Engagement Nights

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YDBS Participates in the Black Birth Expo
YDBS Participates in the Black Birth Expo
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The Pittsburgh Pirates Go to Bat for The Young Dreamers Bookstore
The Pittsburgh Pirates Go to Bat for The Young Dreamers Bookstore
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Hometown Hero Inspires Children to Dream Big Dreams!
Hometown Hero Inspires Children to Dream Big Dreams!
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Co Founder Participates in 1st Annual Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) Black Men Read Initiative
Co Founder Participates in 1st Annual Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) Black Men Read Initiative
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YDBS Partners with The Ellis School to Offer Professional Development, Books, & Student Enrichment
YDBS Partners with The Ellis School to Offer Professional Development, Books, & Student Enrichment
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Small Steps Towards Big Dreams: Everyday Cafe Pop Up
Small Steps Towards Big Dreams: Everyday Cafe Pop Up
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Upcoming Events

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August Wilson Block Party
Apr 26
August Wilson Block Party

Young Dreamers Bookstore in the Community!

Join Us at the August Wilson Block Party! • Shop our inspiring picture books for kids ages 0-10 years old. • Discover stories that celebrate characters of African descent. • Enjoy our fun & engaging storytime experiences. Storyti
Early this month, we participated of @theellisschool’s Parent Association’s Black History Month Celebration! We connected with families, curated a special collection of books that connected to the celebration’s theme, and had meani
On February 27, 2025, Dr. Nosakhere Griffin-EL participated in Pittsburgh Public Schools’ Black Men Read initiative. During this event, he read fun-filled books, African folktales, and books that encouraged students to be courageous innovators
In February, through our partnership with @nla_pgh , we were thrilled to bring Read to Dream Experiences to the children and families in their after-school program! Our Read to Dream Experiences provide children and their families with an interactiv
What is the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? When people hear Dr. King’s name, they tend to follow up with a quote from his “I Have a Dream” speech. Seeing Dr. King from this perspective is not only one-sided, but it also lacks
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