LongTale Publishing

LONGTALE TEAM

Melissa M. Williams,M.A, CEO LongTale Publishing, Co-Founder READ3Zero Foundation

Melissa Williams is a children’s author, public speaker, children’s columnist at The Westside Story Newspaper, and the Founder of LongTale Publishing and the Read3Zero Foundation for Literacy.  Melissa has been writing stories since the age of eight years old. Many of her stories were inspired by real-life experiences with childhood pets she owned while growing up in Houston, Texas.  Melissa started the Iggy the Iguana chapter book series while pursuing a Master’s degree in professional counseling.  Melissa had a vision for her characters, so she decided to start LongTale Publishing in efforts to work with creative people whom she knew and trusted to make her vision for her books to come true.  During graduate school and while finishing the first book in the Iggy Series, Melissa began substitute teaching for third and fourth grade classes, which inspired her to get the students involved in the creative writing process of her books.  Melissa continues to connect to her young readers by visiting schools and speaking to students about her journey as an author.  It is extremely important for her to leave a lasting and positive impression on young people, as Melissa encourages students to be creativity and follow their dreams.  LongTale Publishing believes in creating opportunities for children, and now, through the Read3Zero Foundation, children will be able to see their dreams come true too.

You can contact Melissa M. Williams via email HERE.

Kelley Stengele Illustrator

You can contact Kelly Stengele via email HERE.

Sharon Wyatt Copy Editor / Graphic Designer

You can contact Sharon Wyatt via email HERE.

TLC Graphics Cover Design/Interior Design

You can contact Tamara Dever via email HERE.