A Nonprofit Dedicated to Early Communication & Early Literacy
Ninewise Publishing is a nonprofit organization specializing in developmentally appropriate board books that support early communication, language development, and early literacy from birth. We create expert-informed books for babies and toddlers that help families build strong language skills through everyday moments of connection.
Our Mission
Our mission is to make high-quality, research-backed board books accessible to all families, especially those with infants and toddlers at the earliest stages of communication. We believe that early language experiences shape lifelong learning, and that parents and caregivers deserve tools they can trust.
At Ninewise, we combine:
- Evidence-based early communication strategies
- Expertise from pediatric speech-language pathologists (SLPs)
- Engaging, sensory-rich storytelling
- Practical caregiver tips to support real-world interaction
We are committed to helping families nurture strong early literacy habits from the very beginning.
Expert-Created Board Books Written by Pediatric Specialists
Each Ninewise title is written or reviewed by pediatric speech-language pathologists, early childhood educators, and child development experts who work directly with infants and toddlers.
This ensures every book supports crucial skills such as:
- Early communication and turn-taking
- Joint attention
- Vocabulary building
- Sensory exploration
- Pre-literacy and foundational language skills
Our board books give parents easy, practical ways to talk, sing, play, and connect; key ingredients for early brain and language development.
A Nonprofit Focused on Access & Impact
As a nonprofit early literacy organization, we extend our work beyond publishing. We partner with:
- Early Head Start and Head Start programs
- Libraries and literacy initiatives
- Home-visiting and early childhood centers
- Pediatric and community organizations supporting young families
Through donations and community partnerships, we bring expert-created, SLP-informed board books to families who might not otherwise have access to developmentally rich materials. Every purchase directly supports these efforts.
Why Early Communication Matters
Research shows that babies and toddlers build language through repeated, high-quality interactions with caregivers. Our books are intentionally designed to:
- Encourage back-and-forth communication
- Support speech and language milestones
- Strengthen parent–child bonding
- Build early literacy foundations long before formal reading begins
Ninewise helps parents make the most of the small moments—bath time, playtime, walks, bedtime—when early communication naturally happens.
Our Philosophy
We believe early communication is the heart of early literacy. Families don’t need perfection—they need simple, meaningful ways to connect. Our board books transform everyday routines into opportunities for learning, bonding, and growth.
Rooted in expert guidance and inspired by the real lives of young families, Ninewise Publishing is proud to be a nonprofit bringing evidence-based early literacy resources to homes, classrooms, and communities everywhere.
Jane Kim
Co-Founder
Ninewise Publishing
Amy Barnum
Co-Founder
Ninewise Publishing
Kelly LeGrand
Director of Education and Community Outreach