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New Arrivals for the Month of June
New Arrivals for the Month of June
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2025 Father’s Day Must Read Books
2025 Father’s Day Must Read Books
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Inspiring Latino Children's Books | Bilingual & Spanish Titles for Young Dreamers
Inspiring Latino Children's Books | Bilingual & Spanish Titles for Young Dreamers

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Happy Mother’s Day 2025
Happy Mother’s Day 2025

Mother’s Day 2025

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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

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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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Young Dreamers’ Bookstore Partners with Carnegie Science Center
Young Dreamers’ Bookstore Partners with Carnegie Science Center
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Connecting with Another Community of Dreamers: Our Experience at the Gifted Center’s Spring Fling
Connecting with Another Community of Dreamers: Our Experience at the Gifted Center’s Spring Fling
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Malcolm X the Dynamic Dreamer: A Birthday Tribute
Malcolm X the Dynamic Dreamer: A Birthday Tribute
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Connecting with Families at the Pittsburgh Scholar House Family Resource Fair
Connecting with Families at the Pittsburgh Scholar House Family Resource Fair
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Parent Labs
Parent Labs
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Bulk Book Orders Made Joyfully Easy!
Bulk Book Orders Made Joyfully Easy!
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Cold Day but Warm Connection @ The August Wilson Block Party
Cold Day but Warm Connection @ The August Wilson Block Party
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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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Partnering for Social-Emotional Impact: Using Books to Strengthen Minds and Nurture Hearts
Partnering for Social-Emotional Impact: Using Books to Strengthen Minds and Nurture Hearts
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The Young Dreamers’ Bookstore Curates Bulk Book Order for Urban Academy’s Nurse’s Office
The Young Dreamers’ Bookstore Curates Bulk Book Order for Urban Academy’s Nurse’s Office
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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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Entrepreneurship Focused Parent Lab Inspires Future Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship Focused Parent Lab Inspires Future Entrepreneurs
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Mt. Lebanon Hosts 2024 Juneteenth Celebration Featuring The Young Dreamers' Bookstore Pop-Up
Mt. Lebanon Hosts 2024 Juneteenth Celebration Featuring The Young Dreamers' Bookstore Pop-Up
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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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Young Dreamers’ Bookstore Facilitates Early Literacy Convening with Philadelphia Youth Basketball to Inspire Young Readers
Young Dreamers’ Bookstore Facilitates Early Literacy Convening with Philadelphia Youth Basketball to Inspire Young Readers
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Young Dreamers Bookstore in the Community!

We had the honor and pleasure of attending The Gifted Center’s Spring Fling! During this amazing event, we connected families with valuable books designed to help the young dreamer in their life develop and advance their aspirations. A common
On Saturday, we had a wonderful time with our partners at the Pittsburgh Scholar House’s Family Resource Fair! During the event, we had the opportunity to meet new families and reconnect with familiar faces from the past. We also shared excit

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