Ty Allan Jackson is an award-winning children's book author, youth motivational speaker, literacy advocate, and honorary doctorate recipient. A three-time TEDx presenter, Ty travels the US inspiring children to read and educating adults about the impacts of illiteracy. Born and raised in the Bronx, Ty's mission is deeply influenced by his personal background and the power of representation in children's literature.

On this episode we talk about:

Ty's journey from the Bronx to becoming an award-winning children's book author and literacy advocate

The inspiration behind writing children's books focused on financial literacy and representation

Challenges and successes in self-publishing and selling over 350,000 copies

The importance of fostering a love of reading in children and creative parenting strategies

The impact of hip-hop culture and personal background on Ty's mission and message

Advice for parents on encouraging reading and education in the digital age

Top 3 Takeaways

Representation matters: Creating children's books with diverse, relatable protagonists fills a critical gap.

Persistence pays off: Overcoming 147 rejections to self-publish and sell hundreds of thousands of books.

Reading is a gateway: Encouraging children to read by making it fun and part of family culture fosters lifelong learning.

Notable Quotes

"The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why."

"Children rarely listen to their parents but never fail to emulate them."

"If you want your child to be a reader, they need to see you reading."

Connect with Ty Allan Jackson:

Website: tyallanjackson.com

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