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ROHI'S READERY
WELCOME
Founded in 2021, Rohi’s Readery and Rohi’s Liberation Station 501c3 is an award winning social justice driven bookstore and learning center dedicated to critical literacy that promotes inclusivity and diversity by honoring historically marginalized communities. For the kids .... and the adults too!
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.
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
WHAT DRIVES US
At Rohi’s Readery and Rohi’s Liberation Station, we recognize that literacy is not just about reading—it is about liberation, identity, and empowerment. Our spaces serve as vital community hubs where storytelling, culturally responsive education, and trauma-informed care intersect to create a foundation for healing and strength.
DID YOU KNOW?
Storytelling as Healing: Children exposed to identity driven learning facilitates safety, excitement, empowerment of self and when engaged, spend 500% more time reading than disengaged students.
Trauma & Brain Development: Youth exposed to four or more Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are 32 times more likely to have challenges in school.
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.
ROHI'S READERY & ROHI'S LIBERATION STATION 501C3
OUR COMMITMENT
Our collective work is through a trauma-informed social, emotional, and mental health lens. We focus on three overarching initiatives:
CRITICAL LITERACY
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
CREATIVE STORYTELLING
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To share & uplift historical content that has been suppressed in school textbooks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
OUR GROWTH
BY THE NUMBERS
30+ PUBLICATIONS
350 FREE EVENTS
200+ PARTNERSHIPS
29+ AWARDS RECEIVED
5k+ BOOKS DONATED
600% INCREASE IN DEIB CONSULTING
10k+ GROWING COMMUNITY ATTENDANCE
904+ EVENTBRITE FOLLOWERS
COMMUNITY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
AWARDS &
HONORS
How our bookstore has been supported, recognized and celebrated over the years
2015 NYC SA Teacher Excellence of the Year Award 2016 NYC SA Teacher Excellence of the Year Award 2021 Palm Beach Illustrated Education Institution of the Year Finalist 2022 YWCA Dorothy Height Racial Justice Award Finalist 2022 Anti-Defamation League of FL Community Change Maker Winner 2022 SFBW Diversity and Inclusion Business Honoree 2022 Chamber of Commerce of the PB Diversity Business of the Year Finalist 2022 Path to College Education Champion of the Year 2022 Jupiter Magazine’s “Ones to Watch” 2022 Cultural Council's Top Bookstores in South Florida 2022 Essence Magazine Top 5 Places to Visit in PB 2022 Palm Beach Illustrated Educator of the Year Finalist 2022 Thrillest List of Top Bookstores in South Florida 2022 Modern Luxury Palm Beach Philanthropists of the Year 2022 New Voices New Rooms SIBA and NAIBA Community Work Award 2022-2023 Natural Movers Foundation Board Member 2023 Southern Living and Yahoo's Top 20 Bookstores in Florida 2023 TedX Speaker- The Power of Critical Literacy 2023 "Best Community Bookstore for Families" by Florida Weekly 2023 Palm Beach County School District "We're All In" Champion for Equity Award 2023 Chamber of the Palm Beaches Diversity Organization of the Year Award 2023 Compass LGBTQIA+ Center Guiding Light Award 2023 Out South Florida "Best Kept Secret" Winner 2023 Speak Up for Kids Ambassador 2023 Grow Lit Social Justice Award Winner 2022-2024 Watson Institute x Lynn University Professor 2022-2024 Norton Teacher Council Member 2023-2024 Book Art Musical Festival Board Member 2024 NLC Race for Change Award Winner 2024 NAACP Grantee Winner 2024 Cadence Cash Grantee Winner
