Meet Nahjee Grant
Children's Author,
Educator, Speaker, and
Humanitarian
A LEADER WHO PUTS PEOPLE FIRST
Nahjee Grant is an educator, entrepreneur, designer, and humanitarian whose work has expanded across the country. Nahjee has over 10 years of experience in the field of community organizing, business development, motivational speaking, and nonprofit campaigns providing an array of services to members of all ages.
Over the years Nahjee has partnered with School Districts, businesses, and nonprofits in the areas of food security, educational resources, and staff and student empowerment. Nahjee is the author or publisher of over 20 books, and the founder ofDayDream Cafe & Studio and World Was Made For You Inc. a children's nonprofit located on the Main Line.
A RECORD OF SERVICE
The one thing that drives Nahjee Grant is to be able to give back to his community. A renowned, 20x published author/publisher, and the founder of multiple organizations, Nahjee strives to do more, each day. He is an award-winning philanthropist, motivational speaker, published author, and celebrated storyteller who has shared his amazing life story, books he’s authored, and educational initiatives with full-capacity rooms with people of all ages. His journey to becoming an author and award-winning philanthropist is an inspiring one that is a testament to hard work, faith, and perseverance
COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY – ALWAYS
Nahjee discovered his passion for writing in 2007 during a short story writing course at his high school - the same high school where he repeated 9th grade! Ever since he has written and published 20 books for children of color to sensitize them on issues about the community in an engaging manner!
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In addition to being a celebrated author, Nahjee Grant has founded Aces Global Enterprises LLC, and World Was Made For You, and DayDream Kreative Studios. He has also served on a plethora of community based committees.
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An avid organizer of successful community events like the famous ‘Record Breaking Backpack Drive’, Nahjee is also the recipient of Main Line Today Magazine Top Philanthropist Award.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
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Nonprofit Highlights
75,000 school supplies donated
600,000 books donated
1,500 dinners donated
5,000 clothes donated
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Author Highlights
20 storybooks published
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Business Highlights
Opened Three retail locations in his hometown
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Community Service Highlights
Judge of Elections
Ardmore-Haverford Advisory Board
Lower Merion Human Relations Commission
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Award Highlights
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Ardmore Initiative “Shining Star” Award
Main Line Today Magazine Top Philanthropist
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Two books adapted to plays
“Aron Runs for Class President,” & “Where Did My Dream Go?”