Realize Bradenton Logo
Shop Donate
Realize Bradenton Logo

Stories Connect

Support children’s books that use a two-generation approach of bringing children together with the adults in their lives (teachers, volunteers, parents, guardians, grandparents) to build reading readiness by learning LOCAL from Bradenton stories, including “Old Manatee A to Z” historical background on where Bradenton was founded; “Tales from the Table” to encourage children and adults to cook & learn together & “Art Together” on engaging children & adults in art & public art in Bradenton. Books distributed free to students in Title 1 schools & Soar in 4 participants.


In 2020, Realize Bradenton published the first children’s book to explore the history of the Bradenton area, “Old Manatee A to Z”.

To view the electronic version of “Old Manatee A to Z”, click here.
Click here to purchase the print version.


Realize Bradenton’s second book “Tales from the Table” features recipes and stories with a twist of education!

To view the electronic version of “Tales from the Table”, click here.
The print version will be available winter 2021.

Skip to content