Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute

Learning is like a muscle. You build muscles through exercise, consistency, and dedication. You also establish educational excellence through the same process. With each educational experience, you grow your capacity and increase your intellect. Each time, a child practices multiplication and division or explores the natural sciences in the backyard, the child’s horizons are broadening as the brain grows. Remember, the brain is like a muscle. It gets stronger when you use it effectively.

Learn more about how to leverage the Growth Mindset to inspire our children to become leaders:

The promise of yet: Learning as a journey of growth - Midway Como Frogtown Monitor Learning is like a muscle. You build muscles through exercise, consistency, and dedication. You also establish educational excellence through the same process. With each educational experience, you …

New and Exciting 2026 Fall Releases from PPGJ Books!

Please join us in congratulating Isaiah Allen on his two new book releases, “Move and Groove” and “Stay Cool, Stay Safe, Stay Strong”.

Isaiah Allen is an award-winning author, speaker, and community builder from St. Paul, dedicated to inspiring purpose, perseverance, and connection through storytelling that uplifts children and adults alike.

To inspire children, Isaiah’s new children’s books feature encouragement and promotion of lifelong learning.

“Stay Cool, Stay Safe, Stay Strong” by Isaiah Allen is engaging and empowering and expresses the importance of children developing social-emotional skills, managing their emotions, and making positive choices during conflict.

“Move and Groove” by Isaiah Allen teaches children the importance of movement and fitness. He emphasizes healthy habits and provides exciting interactive activities for families to enjoy.

Visit www.ppgjbooks.com to learn more and order your copy.

In August, Black Philanthropy Month, we are asking our community to come together to raise $10,000 to fuel literacy, leadership, and opportunity.

Your support helps Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute provide diverse books, engage children and families in meaningful literacy experiences, and inspire young people to become confident readers and future leaders.

Every dollar is an investment in someone’s future.

A gift of $10 sponsors a child with a new book
A gift of $50 provides five students with a new book
A gift of $100 provides ten students with a new book
Every donation helps plant seeds that will grow for generations. Give today at the link below: https://givebutter.com/leaders-are-readers-copy-rsoomv

Will you help us reach our goal? Together, we can make an even greater impact.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Leaders are Readers Program! 📚 Your passion for learning and commitment to personal growth is inspiring. Together, we are building a community of strong, thoughtful leaders who understand the power of knowledge. Let’s continue to lead by example—one book at a time!

Looking forward to making a lasting difference? Host a book drive to promote literacy and diversity in books.

Hosting a book drive is a meaningful way to give back to the community and provide young readers with books that eventually pay it forward. Every donated book helps build brighter futures.

We make it easy and efficient for you to host your own book drive through our website. Learn how to host your own book drive today!

https://www.ppgjli.org/host-a-book-drive

Join Dr. Artika Tyner, author of the graphic novel The Courageous Six Triple Eight: The All-Black Female Battalion of World War II, on August 20th from 1-3 PM at the World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA. Get your books signed, chat with Dr. Tyner, and hear about the inspiration behind the book. Invite a friend to tour the museum and celebrate this history with us.

We hope to see you there!

Leaders Are Readers visited Phident School Complex in Ghana!

The children welcomed Dr. Tyner with a beautiful traditional performance, then read Justice Makes a Difference together.

Lesson learned: Even small acts of fairness and courage can change things for everyone.

Help us fill our school library shelves. Every book donated helps write the next lesson.

Thirty children under the age of 7 at Bonna Educational Complex experienced the joy and wonder of reading during Dr. Artika Tyner’s recent visit to Ghana.

Every child deserves to see themselves reflected in the stories they read. Help us build a library filled with new children’s books featuring characters from the African Diaspora that inspire imagination, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

A child who loves reading today becomes a leader tomorrow.

📚 Donate new children’s books featuring African Diaspora characters or make a financial gift to help us purchase culturally affirming books.

DONATE: www.ppgjli.org

MAIL NEW BOOKS:
Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute (PPGJLI)
P.O. Box 131894
St. Paul, MN 55113

Together, we can ensure every child has access to books that reflect their identity, celebrate their culture, and expand their dreams.