Think Out Loud

Broadcast: Thursday, Aug. 1

Jelani Memory is the co-founder and Executive Chair of "A Kids Co.," a Portland-based publishing company.

Jelani Memory is the co-founder and Executive Chair of "A Kids Co.," a Portland-based publishing company.

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The Portland-based book company “A Kids Co.,” which has created books such as “A Kids Book About Racism” and “A Kids Book About Empathy,” was recently acquired by the British publisher DK.

The partnership establishes DK’s first U.S.-based children’s creative team. A Kids Co. began in 2018 when founder Jelani Memory wrote “A Kids Book About Racism” for his six children. Now, A Kids Co. has published over 30 books featuring authors such as Billie Jean King, Jessica Biel and Ashley Graham. The company now also produces podcasts and television shows, in addition to books.

Memory joins us to talk more about his entrepreneurial journey.

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