PeTika Tave is an award-winning educator, National Board Certified Teacher, and children’s author with over 20 years of experience helping students build confidence and a love for reading. Her work began as a promise to make sure all children know they are enough. Now, PeTika and her teenage co-author, Zandria, lead uplifting author visits and confidence boosting experiences that remind every child they are beautiful and brilliant, just the way they are.

PeTika also provides professional development for schools, districts, and organizations, showing how confidence and identity directly support literacy growth and student success. Contact us to learn how she can inspire your students and staff today!