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A word from Noemi Berlus, founder of Printakid. A few years ago I was looking for an educational gift to give my goddaughter. I wanted to find a book with a hero that looked like her, with her darker skin, beautiful long brown hair and big brown eyes (her mom is Haitian and her dad is French). I couldn't find any story that really represented her and her family. I realized that there are very few books that represent minorities or children with different names or with different family structures. That is when I got my idea. After five years as a successful management consultant for the international firm Mercer Management Consulting, I decided to become an entrepreneur. I started to make personalized stories; books that could include any child and that would show each child that they are special. Since then, my team and I have printed thousands of different books for thousands of different children. Our stories have been sent all over the world, from North America to Australia. Journalists have recognized the quality and originality of our stories and I have had the chance to talk about Printakid's story on many television shows, radio broadcasts and in newspapers. We were able to grow rapidly and offer a larger collection of 6 personalized books and CDs. The Printakid team is young, full of energy and ideas. What we love most is that we are creating a product that we believe in. We have received hundreds of e-mails, letters and phone calls telling us how our stories have had a positive impact on children's lives. I would like to thank you for your support. Please continue to write to me with your comments, suggestions, and ideas. I look forward to hearing from you.
Noemi Berlus |
 Noemi Berlus |
Contributors
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With a Masters Degree in Literature from the University of Montreal, CHRISTIAN ROY is one of the founders of Printakid. He is currently a professor of French Literature at Maisonneuve College. Having written a thesis about children and mythology, he is the author of the 6 Printakid stories as well as artistic director for the graphics design, voice and technical teams. |  |
With a deep strong voice that captures children's imagination, HUGH ADAMS is the narrator of the Printakid stories. Working daily with school children, he also returns to our studios to record the names of children, friends and family members for our personalized CDs. |
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A graduate of Old Montreal College, MARTIN BRADETTE is the lead graphic artist behind Printakid's artwork. He has expertly created complex layered illustrations that are not only whimsical and fun but also allow the illustrations to be customized to visually represent each unique child. |  |
"Kids are so inspiring; composing songs for them helps me stay connected with my childhood." Teaching at Italmelodie, a Montreal music school, composer and song writer MELANY HOULE wrote and composed the music that accompanies the Printakid stories. |
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Singer/songwriter ISABELLE TAILLON displayed an aptitude for music from an early age. She attended the Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music and recorded her first award winning CD at the age of 22. Now a columnist for Petit Monde, a parenting site, she also lends her voice to the Printakid story characters. |  |
Currently singing in a rock band, PAULA DAVIS worked in IT for several years before she felt she needed to return to the performing arts. Having worked in theatre and films, she brought some of Printakid's wacky characters to life with her playful voice. |
