Summer Break Must-Reads from DeMoir Books & Things
Blog by Jeremee DeMoir, Owner of DeMoir Books & Things Find 10 book recs for endless summer reading fun below! And just like that… the
May 18, 2022
Blog by Jeremee DeMoir, Owner of DeMoir Books & Things Find 10 book recs for endless summer reading fun below! And just like that… the
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week and teachers deserve the best. That needs no explanation. This week is all about celebrating the local educators who work hard
Our sister campaign, Teach901, is gearing up to host two educator job fairs before summer break begins! On Tuesday, May 10th, via Zoom—and in person
The sun is shining past 7pm, and kids across the city are counting down the final days of the school year, which can only mean
Teach901 is gearing up to host two educator job fairs before summer break begins! On Tuesday, May 10th, via Zoom—and in person at Crosstown Concourse on
How do you pack for an adventure? Getting ready for college is an adventure that creates questions, anxiety, excitement—and a list of things to buy.
Last year, Grizzlies Prep received the Governor’s Seal Civics Grant to start a middle school civics program. This Civics grant recognizes schools prioritizing teaching our
Trolley Night is back—and Give901 is teaming up with South Main Book Juggler to help you party on South Main AND give back to your
One of the best ways to prepare the students of today to become the workforce of tomorrow is to share our stories with them—by answering
Our sister campaign, Give901, just launched their fundraiser to help send Memphis kids to summer camp! Did you know Memphis students will lose up to one
Memphis Athletic Ministries, known for building meaningful relationships with kids through sports, gifted kids with brand new kicks! On Monday, April 4hth, MAM kids left
GUEST POST BY isabel cheesman, girls on the run coach. From GIRLS ON THE RUN participant to coach, Isabel Cheesman is in it for the
Come out, grab some food from the food truck, grab some Grind City brews & play some TRIVIA!
It’s official the Memphis Grizzlies are headed to the playoffs—and to get students, teachers, and administrators excited, the Grizzlies will host Grizz Week leading up
Remembering MLK: The Man. The Movement. The Moment. A virtual commemoration of Dr. King’s life and legacy of a civil rights leader who continues to
New Memphis believes that what you pay attention to shifts perspectives. Our Celebrate What’s Right luncheon series shines a light on progress and success in
YouTube Music wants to help youth in Memphis make the most of their talents! So, they’ve joined forces with UNAPOLOGETIC. and Memphis Slim Collaboratory to
Some tasks we encounter in our lives seem more daunting than others. But, they can become the interceptors that change our lives. This is true
Jeremee DeMoir owner of DeMoir Books & Things is the ultimate book-lover—he loves them so much, he made them his livelihood. Learn more about his
Medical school to education is quite the career shift. After graduating from North Carolina Chapel Hill, McKenzie Cohen was on track for medical school. However,
Ali Manning, Food Scientist and all-around creative, says that one lecture changed the course of her entire life, and if that doesn’t showcase the importance
Responsibility, integrity, courage, commitment, grit, and excellence are the values held by the boys at Grizzlies Prep Academy—and it was these same values that helped
Blog by Jeff Hulett Teach for America Memphis is celebrating its 15 year anniversary of making moves in Memphis. After all these years, members of
After COVID school closures came and went, test scores showed that Memphis literacy rates had fallen significantly. As of today, one in ten school-age children
Hundreds of students told their librarian exactly what they want to read next—and now a local organization is bringing those books to the building! The
Let’s be real: the average high-schooler doesn’t get home from a long day at school and cozy up with an 800 page American Gothic Novel
This article was written by Daniel Warner. Daniel Warner serves as History Department Chair at East High School. He is a graduate of the Memphis
What if you could help solve a problem for Memphis? Would you step up? What about a problem affecting 40% of kids in our city?
One of the most effective teacher training programs in the state of Tennessee is based right here in Memphis. Memphis Teacher Residency is a faith-based
How do we know that 2+2=4? Don’t overthink it. It’s not a trick question… It’s because someone taught it to us, be it a guardian