Hello, my name is Cherese “Talena Skye” Bracey” I am an Early Childhood Teacher, Song Writer, Voice Over Artist and Author. I have been an educator for many years. My years in early childhood education inspired me to create an early learning reading enrichment program. My mission is to help children fall in love with reading, by making books their friends.

Hi, my name is Arleen McCarthy, and I am so proud to say that I am a native New Yorker. I have been a teacher in New York City for over 25 years and I am also an author of a debut children’s book, MY FRIEND JOHN.