Past to Present Publishing LLC

The Past Lives Here.

Books, learning collections, and apparel that celebrate the brilliant minds who shaped our world — and inspire the next generation of them.

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What We Make

A bridge between yesterday and today

Every item in the collection is chosen with purpose — to help you connect with the cultures, people, and moments that shaped the world we live in today.

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Books & Learning

The heart of the house
  • Brilliant Minds: A Journey of Genius — Vols. 3–5
  • Brilliant Minds: Color the Legacy coloring book
  • Complete series bundle — book set + coloring book
  • Engaging rhymes and vibrant illustrations for all ages
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Brilliant Minds Apparel

Wear your confidence
  • Be Brilliant tees — adult, youth & pocket styles
  • Embroidered Be Brilliant collection
  • I Am A Brilliant Mind youth designs
  • 100% combed ring-spun cotton, printed on demand
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Home & Accessories

Everyday reminders
  • Be Brilliant white glossy mugs
  • Brilliant Minds wine tumblers
  • Stainless steel water bottles
  • Throw blankets and more
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Brilliant Minds: A Journey of Genius Series — book cover
The Flagship Series

Brilliant Minds: A Journey of Genius

By Larry Clinkscales, Jr.

Discover the lesser-known stories of African American inventors who helped shape the world — from the creator of the real-life lightsaber to the mastermind behind the potato chip.

Told through engaging rhymes and vibrant illustrations, the series inspires readers of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate creativity, ingenuity, and excellence.

  • Volumes 3, 4 & 5 available now
  • Color the Legacy — companion coloring book with bold designs and inspiring affirmations
  • Complete series bundle: the book set plus coloring book
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Curated Collections

Style that speaks to who you are — yesterday, today, and tomorrow

From the reading nook to the playground, every collection carries the same message: be brilliant.

Children reading Brilliant Minds books
Learn

"Genius at Play" Learning Collection

Kids wearing Brilliant Minds t-shirts on the playground
Wear

Brilliant Minds Clothing

Brilliant Minds mug at home
Live

Brilliant Minds Home

Our Story
"Every story deserves to be told — and every piece of history deserves to be remembered."

Past to Present was built on a simple but powerful idea: the past is not behind us. It lives in the books we read, the artifacts we collect, and the stories we pass down from generation to generation.

We serve history lovers, book readers, collectors, and families — from the seasoned collector who knows exactly what they're looking for, to the young reader discovering their love of history for the very first time.

Welcome to Past to Present. The past lives here.
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Let's tell the next story together

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For Readers & Families

History lovers, book readers, collectors, and families — we meet you where you are.

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Every book, garment, and keepsake is chosen with purpose — realness you can feel.