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About Us
With a goal to bring diverse stories to elementary school kids, Promised Protagonists builds on Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop's idea that books can be windows, mirrors, or sliding glass doors.
We're a completely youth-led organization with a focus on instilling a love for reading and writing in younger generations. We aim to bring our community together through stories—older generations can write stories they wish they had read as a kid, and younger generations can read them in interactive ways with their families. We are currently also partnering with the Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL).
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You can also check out our resources page for great ways your children can connect with stories that can serve as a look into other people's lives, or be a reflection of their own. For example, related people and organizations we've worked with include Teachers & Writers Collaborative, Words Without Borders, and Harold Underdown.​
Sincerely,
Katie Lin
Katie Lin is a high school junior from Massachusetts. After working with the DEI in her district and teaching multiple camps for kids, she was inspired by children's imagination and the need for diverse education, leading her to start Promised Protagonists. She does nonprofit communications work, serves as an editor for different literary magazines (e.g., Polyphony Lit), and is a Civic Innovators Fellow. Her writing has been recognized by the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, among others. She is passionate about the intersection between psychology and sociology, particularly related to education.