Memphis Teacher opens bookstore, featuring Black authors
A 6th grade Memphis teacher opened a bookstore this summer. Demoir Books and Things was created by Jeremee Demoir. Demoir says the bookstore is the city’s first independent black-owned millennial led bookstore in the city. The store has well-known books and some that may not have seen before.
“I noticed, there was a huge knowledge gap when it came to reading,” Demoir told WREG.
The 29-year-old educator is also an author of eight books and a 29-year-old educator. Demior says he decided to open the bookstore after seeing a need in the community. The store is just down the street from White Station Middle School where he works. Demoir wanted to create a safe space from distractions within the area and open doors for children. He also offers game nights and literacy programs for young adults.
“We have so many people that have written books, written poems, and they might never see their items in a store,” Demoir said. “They might never see their things on a shelf, and I felt as the owner of a bookstore, it was important to give everyone a seat at the table.”
Lucas Thompson has his book, Super Lucas in Demoir’s bookstore.
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