
Ashley Wall | The Publishing House Built on Purpose: Equity, Adventure, and Books for Every Child
What does it take to build a children's publishing house rooted in imagination, equity, and purpose — while raising two kids and learning the industry from scratch? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Ashley Wall, founder of Mama Bear Books and award-winning children's author, to talk about the books she was called to write, the under-resourced classrooms that shaped her mission, how she found balance between purpose and profit, and why she believes every child deserves a book that sees them. From screen time to storytelling, from math teacher to publisher, this conversation is for every…
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