Only seven more sleeps until the much-anticipated Louisville Book Festival! After being deeply moved by an article in The Atlantic that discussed the lack of availability to children’s books in high-poverty urban neighborhoods, Louisville, KY mom and businesswoman became aware that her own community was sorely lacking in reading resources for kids. Not being the […]
Tomi Adeyemi, yes THE Tomi Adeyemi, will be at the Louisville Book Festival this year as our keynote speaker! In case you haven’t heard, Louisville Book Festival is coming on October 23rd and 24th via Zoom! If you would like to learn from some of the best and brightest authors on the market, you will […]
October is half over already…where does the time go?! To say life as been busy lately is putting it mildly. My first-ever virtual book celebration, Louisville Book Festival, is coming together beautifully and I continue to be blown away by the level of talent and thought leaders who will be joining us via Zoom on […]
For many years, Make A Way Media has worked hard to spread a love of reading and emphasize the importance of diverse stories and characters through publishing and distributing our work. It’s been my mission and passion to create and share stories that will resonate with kids from all walks of life and socioeconomic statuses. […]
This is me. Back when my hair was done. Back when one of my best friends and I could steal away on a Saturday afternoon and take silly pictures at a bookstore. Back when I got dressed every day and carried a purse. My name is Deedee Cummings, and I don’t think I’ve ever introduced […]
I’ve always believed that literacy is a fundamental human right. And I know I’m not alone. Countless thought leaders, educators, and change-makers have been working tirelessly for centuries to make sure Americans have the right to be able to read and write. Imagine the power and the magic that could happen when these thought leaders […]
