Patricia Stockland and her seven-year-old daughter Reese created Kind World Publishing to help
connect the world through stories. Launching in spring 2022, the company will publish thought-
provoking, conversation-starting content that reflects children’s true experiences and emotions.
Stockland has always had aspirations of starting her own company but didn’t make it a reality until a
conversation with her daughter, who crafted the company’s name, made her realize how that work
could help make the world a kinder place.

Stockland states: “Stories can build bridges that help connect our humanity. I realized in listening to
Reese that I had been overcomplicating the decision to start something we all cared about and were
invested in. With Kind World, we want to create a space for conversations, to dig into the power and
outcomes of our actions and words, to share narratives that foster connections.” By empowering
Reese at such a young age to be involved in real-world decisions that can really shape the future,
Stockland hopes to encourage more young entrepreneurs to follow their dreams and to lead with
kindness.

Stockland has had an extensive publishing career coupled with a working mom’s point of view. Prior to
starting Kind World Publishing, she led change and growth initiatives at several MBPR member
companies: as publisher for Capstone, VP and editor in chief for Lerner Publishing Group, and editorial
director for Red Line Editorial, among other roles. She has also authored more than 80 books and
edited and concepted numerous others. Her expertise spans creative work and continual improvement
across operations.

Kind World Publishing will launch with an inaugural list of four titles including two picture books, one
early reader, and one chapter book. The intent of the publishing program is to showcase stories that are
a genuine reflection of humanity—stories that may not have had a chance to be told but are worthy of
being heard. The initial titles will focus on themes of resilience, family, friendships, and joy. Books will
be available in the trade and library markets and distributed by Publishers Group West, an Ingram
Brand.

Stockland plans to incorporate children’s voices and experiences into her company from the start.
Reese’s Read Alouds, a monthly video campaign, will officially launch on May 3, to mark the start of
National Children’s Book Week. Reese will read and explain her favorite children’s books, sharing her
views on why each book is important and how it spreads kindness in the world.

Kind World Publishing is committed to helping start conversations, and to further facilitate that, the
company will create kid-friendly conversation-starter questions and activities for each book.

For more information about Kind World Publishing, visit www.kindworldpublishing.com

Connect with Patricia Stockland on Twitter (@pstockland) and LinkedIn.