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ROHI'S READERY
backdrop video created by local youth under justice builder intern violet's mentorship
For THE REVOLUTIONARY!
Rooted in West Palm Beach’s vibrant Historic Northwest—a historically Black neighborhood rich in culture, wisdom, and community—we are a nationally award-winning, social justice–driven bookstore and storytelling learning center.
Our bookstore centers diverse, inclusive, and culturally affirming literature and multimedia storytelling that honors historically marginalized communities, creating pathways to windows and mirrors of learning, and ultimately liberation.
But more than a bookstore, we are a community-led, multigenerational third space where children nurture their brilliance, adults reclaim their inner child, and elders share the wisdom that guides us.
We offer afterschool programming, culturally responsive phonics and reading-readiness experiences, youth mentorship and paid internships, on-site therapy and resource navigation for adults and families- ALL FREE. Our space serves as a welcoming home for events, gatherings, and community conversations that preserve local history, strengthen relationships and inspire collective action.
Through critical literacy, multimedia storytelling, advocacy, and restorative connection, we cultivate social-emotional safety, cultural identity, healing, leadership, collective well-being, and pathways toward lasting economic power.
WHO ARE HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES?
Groups of people who have been systematically excluded, oppressed, or disadvantaged due to factors like race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, disability, or other identity markers. This exclusion often results in limited access to resources, opportunities, and decision-making power.
OUR IMPACT
CREATIVE STORYTELLING
Children exposed to identity-driven learning facilitates safety, excitement, empowerment of self, and engagement. When engaged, children spend 500% more time reading.
TRAUMA & BRAIN DEVELOPMENT
Youth exposed to four or more Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are 32 times more likely to have challenges in school. With our on-site therapist and programs focused on social-emotional literacy, we help children who have faced trauma feel safe, rebuild confidence, and find community.
SAFE SPACES MATTER
Youth with access to safe, affirming community spaces show a 40% decrease in anxiety and depression symptoms and are more likely to graduate and pursue careers aligned with their goals. Children and adults alike return to the Readery day after day for its safe embrace.
“I feel completely safe here, like I have support no matter what I do...and that has enabled me to be more of a leader.”
—Aaliyah Keys, Justice Builder Intern
THE HISTORIC NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD
OUR LOCATION
Located in the Historic Northwest Neighborhood of West Palm Beach, we are making an impact in one of the most underserved and resilient communities in Palm Beach County. With a long legacy of Black culture, music, entrepreneurship and philanthropy, the Historic Northwest connects us to our roots and to our mission.
To see characters with skin in beautiful shades of Black & Brown
To see characters who identify with the LGBTQIA+ community
To see characters reflective of the disability and neurodiverse community
To share & uplift historical content that has been suppressed in school textbooks
To present non-fiction texts that honor strength & courage of every day community members
To provide educational programming, resources and workshops for the community
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM
@ROHISREADERY
