Little Sunshine Readers was founded in 2024 by Jessica Singer, a longtime Emergency Room Registered Nurse and new mother, navigating the early days of postpartum life. Six months after giving birth to her daughter Charlotte, Jessica began looking for a meaningful way to stay home with her while still pursuing her passions and making an impact.

Before pregnancy, Jessica had traveled extensively around the world, collecting not only memories and cultural experiences, but life lessons she knew she’d one day want to pass on. Her passion for storytelling and adventure, paired with the transformative experience of becoming a mother, inspired her to begin writing children’s books with a focus on social-emotional development, inclusivity, kindness and confidence- values she hoped to instill in her daughter.

It was during the quiet, often chaotic hours of early motherhood—between feedings, nap times, and diaper changes—that Jessica began building the foundation of the business. Many of her first drafts were written late at night or just before dawn, in the rare still moments while Charlotte slept.

With unwavering support, her husband Matt joined the growing vision, stepping in to help with business operations, strategy, and long-term planning. Together, they formed a family-run company with a mission: to inspire children’s love of reading, improve literacy rates, and nurture social-emotional development through inclusive, inspiring and beautifully illustrated stories.

In October 2024, Jessica’s debut title Charlotte and Pip’s Italian Adventure was released, introducing readers to a whimsical and heartwarming journey that blended Jessica’s passion for travel with gentle life lessons. The book’s inspiring message of bravery in face of overwhelming fear quickly gained attention from families and educators alike, sparking the organic growth of a brand that now includes merchandise, literacy-themed accessories, and inspiring decor designed to carry the magic of storytelling beyond the book.

With Book #2 expected to release late Fall/early Winter 2025,  Little Sunshine Readers continues to expand its reach and impact—one story at a time. At its heart remains Jessica’s vision: to inspire confident, kind, curious and socially conscious children through the power of storytelling; who will make the world a better place for all.