Aja La’Starr Owens is a St. Louis-based author, poet, and literacy advocate who has worked with her sister, Adrienne Draper, to engage families around literacy—including with their Snuggle Up for Literacy initiative.
The Confluence Collaborative spoke with Owens about her journey as an author, the importance of diverse representation in children’s literature, and her mission to help families develop a love for literacy together.
"We’re really looking to partner with organizations that work closely with children and families—schools, libraries, churches, after-school programs, daycare centers, and early education organizations. We want families to have tangible ways to embrace and promote literacy within their homes."
Read the Q&A here and learn how to support Owens' literacy programming.
