LITERACY ALIVE IS COMING TO YOUR CAMPUS. WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE A CHILDREN’S BOOK?

Discover how to write, illustrate, and publish real books to tell your stories and share your dreams with the world.

What We Do

Our Mission in Action

Literacy Alive is a youth publishing program that teaches students how to tell personal stories through children's books. We guide them from concept to creation—writing, illustrating, and preparing their work for print.

Culturally responsive storytelling

Visual literacy + creative confidence

Real books by real students

SEL alignment & community healing

If you want to participate and become a first time Author and team up with us to create your first book, sign up today!

AAMAI is here to help you explore creative ways to explore literacy.

Boost literacy and engagement through student-driven storytelling

Embed healing, cultural pride, and personal growth into classroom learning

Showcase student voices through real published work

Flexible delivery: in-school, after-school, or hybrid

Supports DEI, SEL, and youth entrepreneurship goals

Meet the Founder

Meet Tyrus Goshay

Tyrus Goshay is a seasoned illustrator, creative director, and children’s book publisher with over 20 years of experience in the visual arts and storytelling space. As the founder of Literacy Alive, Tyrus has dedicated his career to empowering young people—especially in underserved communities—to tell their own stories through books. Under his leadership, Literacy Alive has helped hundreds of first-time authors and students write, design, and publish their own children's books. Tyrus brings a unique blend of industry experience, cultural awareness, and educational passion to every workshop, making the book creation process both accessible and exciting for young storytellers. He’s collaborated with schools, after-school programs, community organizations, and national talent—using the power of storytelling to inspire creativity, promote literacy, and build confidence in youth voices. With each project, Tyrus continues his mission: to show students that their stories matter and that they can become the authors of their own futures.