Books for Growing Minds Storybooks Alive!
An upbeat program where we weave interactive folktales from oral traditions and some animated reading-aloud of picture books and literature to engage curious minds, encourage reading, and foster a vibrant community of lifelong readers and learners through the power of books and storytelling.
Kicking things off this summer, 2024, your assistance is needed to get us going strong. Individuals, corporations, educational and community groups, here’s how you can participate. . . .
Empowering Communities Through Literacy Initiatives
Explore our offerings, each meticulously crafted to inspire and educate.
Interactive Storytelling
We bring books to life with animated character voices, impromptu classroom and audience participation and more to offer dynamic programming and performances.
Community Outreach
From no cost to low cost, we partner with city and state-run agencies that provide children and families services, manage women shelters and assist our military veterans and underserved rural communities.
Educator Workshops
We empower teachers by doing . . . demonstrating examples of how to use “art integration” to increase student engagement.
We believe in the power of reading and storytelling to inform, inspire, encourage self-discovery.
Our team of storytellers are experts at captivating audiences of all ages, creating an unforgettable experience that sparks curiosity and creativity. Our interactive presentations are designed to engage children and families while touching on a variety of topics, including sciences, language arts, music, and physical education.
"The students at Jasper Elementary love J'miah. J'miah can tell stories, write and direct plays that are performed school-wide, teach small groups and make children laugh and smile. If he had a cape, he could fly . . . at least the children think so."
"Mr. Nabawi is one of Savannah's most visible and favored storytellers. . . . The leadership and service that he continues to provide through his profession is legendary here amongst Savannahians."
"Books for Growing Minds Storybooks Alive! sparked my child's love for reading. The interactive storytelling was magical!"
"As a teacher, I found the educator workshops invaluable. They transformed my classroom into a hub of creativity!"
"Thank you, Mr. J'miah, for bringing joy to our shelter. The stories lifted our spirits during challenging times."
Please join us with our GOFUNDME campaign!
Please join us with our GOFUNDME campaign!
Books for Growing Minds Storybooks Alive! Can Make a Difference with Family Literacy
Discover the reasons why schools, summer camps, theater companies and groups, and parent universities may want to collaborate with Books for Growing Minds Storybooks Alive! and how it stands out as your premier choice for literacy initiatives.
An Acclaimed Professional Storyteller, J'miah Nabawi is Known to Fully Deliver a Storybooks Alive! Program
Books for Growing Minds Storybooks Alive! captivate audiences with engaging interactive performances, bringing stories to life in unforgettable ways. "J'miah's work passes on tradition, teaches language, and helps develop a love of storytelling. ANANSE Makes It So! is a lively, appealing book and consistent with who he really is—which is why we've continued to use him over the years for our library programs." ~ Judy Strong, retired Youth Services Coordinator, Live Oak Public Libraries, Savannah, GA
Community Impact
Books for Growing Minds Storybooks Alive! networks with community partners to bring the joy of storytelling and reading-aloud to underserved populations, enriching lives and promoting literacy in diverse communities.
Educational Excellence by Integrating the Arts with Curriculum Subject Matter to Achieve Academic Success
We offer innovative Arts Intergration workshops and programs, empowering educators and enhancing learning experiences in classrooms. (And we can go virtual too!)
Summer Enrichment
Books for Growing Minds Storybooks Alive! can offset the "Summer Slide" with dynamic no-cost to low-cost programs that ensure children stay engaged and inspired to learn all summer long.
Get In Touch
If you have any questions, feel free to send a message. Please note note to put dashes when listing your phone number. Numbers only. Example: 4041115555.
Thank you!
storybooksalive@gmail.com