What We Do

Ivy is a practicing attorney who has worked in financial services regulation for over a decade. She is a native of the DMV and has volunteered at various nonprofit organizations throughout the area that promote reading and literacy in children. She grew up in a multilingual household reading Calvin and Hobbes and books by Roald Dahl. She has young children and seen first-hand the impact reading has on a child's vocabulary, sense of self, and understanding of the world. She believes that all children should have access to books, and that printed words and illustrations have the ability to empower, inspire growth, and transform lives.

Zuleikha is an elementary school teacher with experience in California and Washington, DC, who has witnessed the reality for many students who lack access to books in their homes. As a biracial educator, she deeply understands the importance of representation in literature and the profound impact it can have on a child's sense of identity and belonging. In the classroom, Zuleikha has seen the transformative power of books, especially those that provide children the opportunity to see themselves and their interests represented, fostering a love for reading and a deeper connection to the world around them. She believes that every child deserves the opportunity to explore new worlds, ignite their imagination, and unlock their full potential through the magic of reading. 

Hana works in children's media and is passionate about making quality and memorable content available to all children. Her career has been in education content development with a focus on ensuring content is accessible for diverse learners and audiences. As a child, she was an English language learner and read avidly. She knows books offer rich language and visual experiences that transport children to worlds beyond their realities. She believes books allow all readers to imagine possibilities and wonder what if? She's an advocate for the mission of broadening access to quality content, which has the power to change lives.