Carlotta Penn

I am an educator and creative who believes in justice and in the power of arts and literature to activate change in the world. Daydreamers Press is the public vehicle for my personal dreams, passions, and commitments. I bring my experience creating as a songwriter, poet, and writer, and in teaching and developing community programs internationally, to my work as lead curator of content and programming at Daydreamers Press.

I live in Columbus, Ohio with my husband and Rainbow Babies, Jember Dove, Zemen Phoenix, and Lulia Sparrow. My dream is for my children to live a life filled with love, adventure, personal enrichment, and service to others--in a free and compassionate world. I hold a PhD in Education, a Master's degree in Comparative Studies, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication.

Daydreaming is my beloved pastime.

Titles

Dream a Rainbow bit.ly/dreamarainbow

The Turtle With An Afro https bit.ly/theturtlewithanafro

The Turtle With An Afro: A Star is Born!

Check out my Ted Talk, Lifting Black Voices in Children’s Books

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxsNEOl3sqM