Meet Makiah

Makiah Corum, M.Ed., is a children’s author, educator, and mother passionate about creating stories that empower children to embrace who they are.

With a background in elementary education and literacy, her work blends storytelling, confidence-building, and representation in ways that feel meaningful for both children and families.

As the founder of Makiah’s Bookshelf, she partners with schools, families, and brands to make storytelling feel engaging, intentional, and impactful.

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“I wrote the stories I wish I had growing up. They are books that remind Black girls they can be unapologetically themselves.“

- Makiah Corum, Pattengill Elementary Author Visit (2024)

In addition to her work in education and publishing, Makiah shares her lifestyle as an NFL wife, entrepreneur, and mother to her growing online community. She continues to inspire women and families with authenticity, style, and purpose.

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Makiah’s Bookshelf was created with one mission in mind: to inspire confidence, literacy and self-empowerment in children through storytelling and meaningful community engagement.

The platform is dedicated to creating a safe uplifting space where children, especially young Black girls, feel seen, celebrated, and encouraged to dream body!

A young girl smiling and receiving a book from a woman at a book signing event. Several people are gathered around, and there are vintage-themed decorations in the background.
A large group of children sitting on the floor in a school gymnasium, facing towards the front, with some adults seated along the wall and standing near the doorway.
Young woman with curly hair holding a microphone and a booklet, sitting in front of a black background with large yellow and red text, at an event celebrating Juneteenth.
A young girl smiling and holding a children's book titled 'Makiahs Show and Tell' with colorful illustrations on the cover. She is in a room with other people and appears to be at a school or bookstore event.
Group of children and adults on stage for a school event, with a colorful banner that reads 'Makah's Show and Tell Book Tour'.

What We Offer

  • School Visits & Author Read-Alouds

  • Classroom Partnerships

  • Community Events & Book fairs

  • Speaking Engagements

  • Signed Book Experiences

  • Virtual Read-Alouds & Virtual Author Visits

Book Makiah
Illustration of a girl with braided hair decorated with pink and blue beads, wearing a pink skirt, blue vest, and white socks, running with one leg extended back.