Meet the Founder

Tanya Paris is a lifelong educator, author, and advocate for literacy equity. Her vision for Sparking Creativity began with a deep belief: every child deserves joyful, meaningful access to reading. With a background in early childhood education and a heart rooted in culture, story, and purpose, Tanya founded this company to bring evidence-based, engaging literacy tools to classrooms and homes across the country.

Read More About Tanya

Built on Collaboration

Tanya partnered with fellow educator Lauren Talanian to expand the mission’s reach. Together, they bring over 40 years of combined classroom experience in high-performing Massachusetts districts. Their shared passion for science-backed literacy instruction and their decade of work supporting developing readers through summer tutoring have shaped the high-quality, inclusive resources now available through Sparking Creativity.

“We’ve seen firsthand how the right tools—delivered with love and intention—can transform a reluctant reader into a confident one.”— Tanya & Lauren

Resources + Tools That Enrich