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In this episode of the Reading Revolution, we chat with Isis Asare, the visionary founder and CEO of Sistah Scifi. Discover how this Black-owned, women-owned, digital-first bookstore is making waves in the literary world, particularly in science fiction and fantasy. Learn about their innovative introduction of book vending machines in Seattle and Oakland, California, aimed at bringing books directly to the community through partnerships with local businesses and organizations. Don't miss this inspiring conversation! For more, please visit https://sistahscifi.com/
Grandma's Love, Inc. founder Theresa Monforte-Caraballo has been committed to combating childhood hunger and improving literacy in communities throughout New York City, especially in low income and at-risk neighborhoods, since 2015. Theresa has introduced Inchy Bookworm machines to many hospitals and institutions with an eye to expanding their footprint in the years to come to "feed the minds of our future."
In this episode, I speak with the creator of Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machines and the long awaited children's book, The Adventures of Inchy the Bookworm: The Dream. Inchy's story captures the spirit of BookVending.com's mission to bring books to children and inspire reading everywhere. Jay also talks about what's new with the company and touches on some exciting programs on the horizon.
In this episode, I sit down with Greater Longview, Texas United Way Executive Director Dr. Reverend Evan Dolive and learn more about the group's mission to bring equal access to books in their community. Dr. Dolive talks about their success with the Inchy Bookworm program and its expansion outside of schools to provide kids with books. It's a great "How Funding Gets Things Done" Inchy story!
In this episode, I am joined by global business leader and philanthropist James Keyes as he talks about leadership, literacy and his new book Education is Freedom. Keyes is the former CEO of Blockbuster, Inc. and 7-11 and he shares about the importance of education, its impact on society, and how his Education is Freedom foundation is working hard to help high school students prepare for and succeed in college. For more, visit jameswkeyes.com and educationisfreedom.org