About Martin's Children’s Books
The Story Behind Martin’s Children’s Books
Martin’s Children’s Books was founded with a simple yet powerful mission: to create diverse, engaging, and meaningful stories for young readers.
Latoshia Martin, an educator, wife, mother, and author, launched the company to fill the gap in children’s literature for books that reflect real-world diversity. Her journey as an author began during the COVID-19 pandemic while working from home, recognizing the need for stories that celebrate identity, confidence, and learning.
Our books are designed to inspire, educate, and empower children through stories that:
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Promote early literacy with fun and engaging narratives.
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Celebrate diversity by ensuring all children feel seen and valued.
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Support social-emotional learning, helping kids build confidence and kindness.
Our Mission & Values
At Martin’s Children’s Books, we are dedicated to:
Representation Matters
Every child deserves to see themselves in the stories they read.
Literacy for All
We create books that foster a love for reading and learning at an early age.
Quality & Creativity
Our books are thoughtfully crafted to entertain, educate, and inspire young minds.
Meet The Author
Latoshia Martin
Hi, I am Latoshia Martin. The owner and creator of Martin’s Children’s Books, LLC. My first book under my company is Black Boy Be You!
I am a wife, mother, educator, and now a new author. Writing children’s books have always been a dream of mine. As an educator for fifteen years, writing children’s books is the next step in my personal evolution. Working with children for years and having two children of my own provided the insight that I used to help write my books. My author journey started while I was working from home because of COVID-19. I wanted to make positive use of my extra time.
Black Boy Be You! is my first children’s book. It is one of many books that I created during the summer. I felt this would be the best book to illustrate first because of our nation’s current racial climate. Black Boy Be You! was published in late September.
Media Mentions & Press
Martin’s Children’s Books has been recognized for its impact on children's literature and literacy advocacy. Stay tuned for featured articles, interviews, and press mentions highlighting our work.
