Melinda Thompson

As the mom of a struggling reader, Melinda Thompson had trouble finding learn-to-read books that were easy enough. On a mission to create the easiest learn-to-read books ever, she pulled together an amazing team: a literacy consultant with Harvard credentials, a co-writer who previously worked at Walt Disney Television, and an illustrator who earned one Emmy and five Emmy nominations for his art and graphic design work. Melinda Thompson is a former Madison Avenue advertising executive where she was a V.P. Account Supervisor at Young & Rubicam NY and an Account Executive at BBDO NY. Melinda has a master’s degree in advertising from Northwestern University and now lives in North Carolina. Inspired by Tom’s Shoes “One for One” business model, Budding Reader donates an e-book to a child in need every time we sell one. Learn more at www.buddingreader.com