Together We Create National kids Tour
By Dr. Dawn Menge
Celebrating a Champion of Children’s Literacy: The Inspiring Story of Dr. Dawn Menge
Dr. Dawn Menge is a distinguished educator, curriculum specialist, award-winning children’s book author, and passionate literacy advocate whose work has touched children, teachers, and families across the world. With a Ph.D. in Education specializing in Curriculum and Instruction, a Master’s degree, and clear credentials in Moderate/Severe Disabilities, she has spent decades in classrooms teaching students with complex learning needs and mentoring future educators. Her deep expertise and heart-centered approach to teaching have made her both a respected professor and an inspiring leader in children’s literature and education circles.
Dr. Menge is best known as the creator of the Queen Vernita’s Educational Series, a widely celebrated collection of children’s books grounded in real-world learning, cultural exploration, and inclusive storytelling. Inspired by her own adventures and life experiences, the series blends literacy with curriculum goals like math concepts, seasonal changes, and geography, making learning both joyful and informative for young readers, especially those in Pre-K through elementary grades. Her books have not only won dozens of international literacy awards but have been embraced by classrooms, homeschool programs, libraries, and literacy initiatives around the world.
Beyond Queen Vernita, Dr. Menge has expanded her creative reach to other educational content like Queen Giggles Kingdom and related multimedia designed to promote critical thinking, cultural awareness, character development, and social-emotional growth for children. Her work isn’t just about stories it’s about creating learning experiences that build confidence, curiosity, and compassion in young minds, a theme she revisits in interviews and professional conversations about her role as both an educator and author.
This commitment to literacy and community uplift naturally extends into her involvement with the Together We Create 4 Kids Tour, including the upcoming Carson, California Giveback on July 11 a day dedicated to providing educational resources, books, and community support to families and young learners. Dr. Menge plays a leading role in shaping the educational focus of the Carson event, helping to secure sponsorship packages that enable impactful programming, classroom materials, and literacy tools for children who might otherwise have limited access to these resources. By weaving educational standards, engaging content, and community outreach together, she ensures every aspect of the event benefits learners, educators, and families alike.
As a co-founder and cornerstone of the Together We Create 4 Kids movement, Dr. Dawn Menge brings both visionary leadership and grounded pedagogical expertise to an initiative that values education as a catalyst for community transformation. Her influence extends far beyond books she advocates for accessible learning opportunities, meaningful community collaboration, and powerful educational experiences that empower children of all backgrounds to thrive. Through her literary contributions, her academic mentorship, and her hands-on work with events like the Carson Giveback, Dr. Menge continues to shape a future where literacy and learning are celebrated, equitable, and available to every child.
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