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.​