Jelani Memory

Jelani Memory is the Founder and CEO of A Kids Co., also known as A Kids Company About, based in Portland, Oregon.1 He founded the company in October 2019 with a mission to create children's books that address important and challenging topics that kids experience in their daily lives.1

Professional Background

Jelani is an entrepreneur with a diverse range of experiences:

• A Kids Co.: As the founder and CEO, he leads a company that produces children's books focusing on honest conversations about meaningful subjects, rather than traditional fairy tales or fantasy stories.1

• Circle Media Inc.: He is also a co-founder of this company, a role he has held since January 2013.1

• Board Memberships: Jelani serves on the board of Portland Center Stage at The Armory since February 2023. He was previously a board member at Frontier Charter Academy, a tuition-free online public charter school in Oregon, from January 2017 to February 2023.1

Education

Jelani holds a BA in Bible/Theology and Greek from Multnomah University, which he attended from 2002 to 2006.1

Notable Achievements

• A Kids Co. was named one of the top Product Makers in Oregon and among the top 10 Most Admired Companies in Oregon.4
• Jelani has authored books, including one about race and racism, drawing from his experiences as a Black father of six.3
• He participates in author visits and speaking engagements, sharing his experiences and insights.2

Jelani Memory's work focuses on creating content that helps children and adults have meaningful conversations about important topics, reflecting his commitment to addressing real-life issues through storytelling and education.