Dee Write is an industry multi-faceted leader and author based in Washington, D.C. Featured on news stations and programs such as ABC and PBS, Dee’s lived experiences allow her to connect with people from all walks of life. This includes Dee’s ability to connect with parents and children through her children’s collection and book series, Little Ruth. Little Ruth is inspired by childhood experiences from Dee’s own life as well as the experiences of her own children, family and friends. Dee’s goal is to take young readers on educational, inspiring and entertaining journeys with Little Ruth in a way that makes reading fun and engaging. At the same time, Dee and her team create children’s entertainment products and apparel. The Little Ruth Children’s Book Series includes First Day of School, Backpack Mishap, and Halloween Drama Queen.
Write developed her love for writing as a young All-American Black girl who found adventure and imagination in every experience. Raised by a mother who balanced motherhood and a busy executive career, Write gained inspiration from different communities and human connections she made while living in different areas throughout the U.S. and traveling extensively nationally and internationally as her mother’s career blossomed. Throughout her time in each of these incredible communities, Write learned quickly what it was like to adapt and adjust in new environments and the bravery that’s needed in the face of change. She also learned that most people share a common goal of doing the best they can to achieve all they can and make a positive difference for their families and communities. At the same time, Write observed the richness that diverse backgrounds and culture can bring to the “all-American” story, and she quickly learned the importance of celebrating American life from diverse perspectives. Write believes that people have more in common than what separates us and, at the same time, our diversity within and across these common life experiences enriches all of us and our communities. These values can be seen throughout each Little Ruth story, as Ruth and her family and friends experience all-American life, and where authentic, diverse representation can been in the pages of each book.
“Little” Ruth Campbell is a lively and relatable protagonist whose life captures the shared human experiences of children and their families when everyday, ordinary moments become developmental milestones for children or opportunities to teach children critical life lessons, build character, instill confidence, and provide a strong foundation for children. For example, in Little Ruth: First Day of School, children, caregivers, and teachers and follow Ruth’s adventure as she starts at a new school and learns to make new friends. Like Ruth, when children go through everyday experiences, such as making new friends, ordinary experiences become extraordinary milestones in a child’s development. Likewise, this developmental milestone for one child can become is a teachable moment for another child. In the case of First Day of School, children learn about building confidence, overcoming shyness, problem-solving in times of uncertainty, and being kind all in fun, relatable ways. Children even learn new vocabulary words in each story. Through beautiful illustrations, children-friendly teachable morals, values, and tools all children will be able to apply and relate to their lives.
Write regularly has served as a keynote speaker at schools, libraries, organizations, nonprofits and conferences, across the country, sharing her passion for literacy, books and the craft of writing.
Write lives in Virginia near Washington, DC. She loves enjoying time with her family and sharing new adventures about Little Ruth. To connect with Dee Write and learn more about Little Ruth Children’s books, please visit www.LittleRuth.com.
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David Nevins is president & CEO of Nevins & Associates, a highly regarded strategic communications company and proactive public relations partner. The firm’s regional and national client base is a unique mix of organizations across a variety of industries including: healthcare, professional service firms, finance, not-for-profits, distributors, state agencies, national media companies, technology, political and grassroots campaigns, real estate development, sporting events, and more.
With more than 30 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and community and government relations, David is a talented and seasoned executive. Prior to founding Nevins & Associates in 1983, David served as the Director of Marketing for both Towson University and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. In 2001, he was tapped by the CEO of Comcast to employ his marketing expertise as President of the company’s regional sports network, Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic. David is a Past President of the Board of Governors for the Center Club and is a former Chairman of the Board of Regents for the University System of Maryland, a position to which he was appointed by the Governor of Maryland. David has chaired the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission and the Maryland Higher Education Loan Corporation, served as President of both the Jewish National Fund and the Towson Business Association and was a member of the PNC Bank board.
David is highly involved in the business, civic, and political communities, and his many years of active leadership in numerous organizations have built a network of contacts that he regularly puts to use for the firm’s clients. For more information, visit www.nevinspr.com.
