Joel Nomdarkham’s launch of his first children’s book, Future Makers: A Guide to 30 Creative Careers , last month, is more than a personal milestone – it’s his way of inspiring Caribbean youth, one book at a time. Released on January 12 to coincide with his 31st birthday, Nomdarkham hopes the book will resonate with and inspire the nation’s youth and future generations. A philanthropist at heart, he has spent the last decade in media as a former host of Television Jamaica’s daytime LIVE! and has since transitioned into marketing and social impact.
However, he says nothing is as fulfilling as contributing to society through writing. “I’ve always wanted to create something that could inspire young people to see the vast possibilities in creative careers. Growing up, I didn’t know what most creative jobs were called, and I realised many kids face the same challenge.
This book is my way of bridging that gap and opening their eyes to new opportunities,” Nomdarkham told GoodHeart . Nomdarkham shared that publishing this new book fills him with a new hope and purpose. Knowing that this book can empower young minds and make a tangible difference in their lives is incredibly fulfilling.
“I believe in driving purposeful content, so being able to do this, authentically, is a great feeling,” he added. While launching this book may be his debut as an author, his passion for reading and literacy led him to establish Reading N’ Reasoning in 2022. When asked why he .