Stories to pass on to the next generation with Jelani Memory

2021-09-21

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore speak with Jelani Memory, Co-Founder and CEO at A Kids Book About. Jelani talks about origins of the book series and the writing process of his book, A Book About Racism. He also gives a sneak peek of what’s to come with A Kids Company About. Dr. B and Seth provide a brief preview of the podcast’s season two which will focus on generational differences. “I think you’re so spot on and timely in that the littles are just chomping at the bit to have these conversations that adults have been sca...

In this episode of Delusional Optimism, Dr. B and Seth Creekmore speak with Jelani Memory, Co-Founder and CEO at A Kids Book About. Jelani talks about origins of the book series and the writing process of his book, A Book About Racism. He also gives a sneak peek of what’s to come with A Kids Company About. Dr. B and Seth provide a brief preview of the podcast’s season two which will focus on generational differences.

“I think you’re so spot on and timely in that the littles are just chomping at the bit to have these conversations that adults have been scared to talk about.” -Dr. B [16:55]

“My thesis is really simple. It’s that I think everyone has a story to tell, which then by virtue of that means everyone has a kids book inside them that can be written, because everyone’s story truly is valuable and remarkable.” -Jelani Memory [20:48]

What You Will Learn:

[00:00] Intro

[02:14] Meet Jelani

[04:??] Writing A Kids Book About Racism and starting the book series

[10:18] Some of the hurdles from writing the book

[13:29] Response from kids, parents and grandparents

[20:22] About the book series

[22:25] Who gifted Jelani his resilience

[25:38] Seeking a father figure

[30:44] Creating a company and what’s to come

[43:34] How to stay connected with A Kids Company About

[45:40] Outro