About
Paint the Sky Purple Publishing (PSPP) publishes inspiring stories for children and adults. The goal for our children’s stories is to pair the imagination of students with learning STEM or STEAM subjects that encourage self-esteem, build relationships, and envision what they could accomplish when they grow up.
Let’s write more stories!
Vision
To use creative storytelling and positive statements that inspire students to use STEM and other subjects for developing career choices.
Mission
To encourage students and their support network of family, school, and community to develop a pathway to career success by:
Building upon the knowledge learned in science, technology, engineering, art, math, and other subjects to align with the student’s interest.
Writing and publishing real life scenarios that are relatable to students that help them see the possibilities for selecting careers.
Improving self-esteem and being motivated to overcome obstacles that may be barriers to success, such as low economic status, systemic racism, lack of technical resources, or difficult interrelationships.
Our Authors
Vanessa Womack
Vanessa Womack is the parent of two adult children who received their education in a public-school system. She is a strong advocate for year-round schools and more focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math – STEM subjects. In late 2012, she began to envision writing a series of children’s stories about STEM, and having now written her first STEM book, she is on the path to continue to complete the series.
Vanessa’s book writing began with her debut book of fiction, Paint the Sky Purple. She was also a contributing author to The Female CEO: Pearls, Power & Passion book. She earned her MBA from Averett University and BBA from City University of New York/Baruch College.
Ryan Easter, born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, showed a vibrant affinity for reading when he was very young. Since his days as a toddler, armed with everything from encyclopedias to Nikki Giovanni, his dedication to knowledge and imagination continues to grow to this very day. Easter recounts his time at Lucille Brown Middle School as where his range grew from reading to writing, often making short stories and unfinished novelas. Ultimately, this led him to music, going on to graduate from the Berklee College of Music, deeply inspired while reading the autobiography of Miles Davis. While a seasoned jazz musician, he never strayed from literature and the importance of passing down that passion to younger generations.