About Us
At Ready, Set, Grow! Publications, we create the books and learning tools we once needed. Born from a story of building confidence and overcoming self-doubt, our vibrant, diverse, developmentally aligned materials strengthen literacy, nurture belonging, and spark imagination.
From early readers to confidence-building tools, everything we create is designed to remind children—and the adults who guide them—that they are capable. Because when confidence grows, everything grows.
Our mission is simple: build readers, build confidence, build futures.
Meet the Team
Founder & Chief Imagination Officer
Dionne L. Grayson
Founder and Chief Imagination Officer of Ready, Set, Grow! Publications, where she brings stories to life. Dionne creates books and products that celebrate imagination, confidence, and possibility.
Favorite children's book:
Where the Wild Things Are
Publishing Coordinator
Amna Fazli
Amna assists with new and developing products in the pipeline. She is responsible for managing timelines and cross functional communication to ensure organization and successful product launches.
Favorite children's book:
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
Sr. Administrative Assistant
Areya Gilbert
Areya is the Senior Administrative Assistant at Ready, Set, Grow! Publications, where she supports cross-functional teams and project management initiatives.
Favorite children's book:
The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids!
Supply Chain Analyst
Jessica Simmons
Jessica supports e-commerce operations by configuring online marketplaces, managing order-to-delivery processes, and maintaining material master data to ensure accurate and efficient supply chain execution.
Favorite children's book:
A Bad Case of Stripes
Administrative Assistant
Ariadna Santilli
Ariadna helps keep projects, schedules, and communication running smoothly. She supports the team by organizing details, coordinating tasks, and ensuring that stakeholders have what they need to do their best work.
Favorite children's book:
The Little Prince
Marketing Director
Michael Damond Campbell
Michael leads brand development and strategic marketing initiatives to help the company grow. He also leads social media marketing to expand reach and drive engagement.
Favorite children's book:
Green Eggs and Ham
Writing is a way to give back to others through the knowledge and experience I’ve gained over the years.
In 2020, I participated in a 90-day Author Lab that ended when the pandemic began. Amid the world being shut down and the civil unrest that was taking place across the country, I began to write messages of hope despite what was going on around me. From children’s books written to instill a love of reading for children through repetition and career gifts, to faith-based leadership guidance, I believe in using my talents to help make a positive imprint in this world.
Each book I have written, whether it is for a 5-year-old or seasoned adult, is meant to demonstrate what goal setting and intentionality can accomplish. If your heart calls you to try something new, you can achieve it!
If you’re looking for words of encouragement or want to give a child the gift of possibility through representation in their books, feel free to check out my collection of literature and other resources. I believe in pursuing dreams with zeal, and I can’t wait to share my purpose and insight on how to do that with my beloved readers.