Words With Michelle – the podcast: Creating Community With Sam & Rita Burke

29/04/2025 36 min
Words With Michelle – the podcast: Creating Community With Sam & Rita Burke

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Episode Synopsis


About This Episode
On the latest episode of Words With Michelle – the podcast, I shine a spotlight on two incredible #changemakers — Sam and Rita Burke, founders of Burke’s Book and celebrated children’s authors.
We speak about

How Burke’s Book became a hot spot for Black creatives


What inspired Sam and Rita to write children’s books together


Why representation in children’s literature is so important
We touch upon how Sam and Rita’s bookstore has transitioned into an online store – I Like Being Me Books

Key Takeaways
Representation, community, community support and love of books.

Thanks for listening to the show.

To learn more about Rita and Sam Burke, please click the following links:

URL: ilikebeingmebooks.com
IG: @ilikebeingmebooks
This episode is sponsored by B. Housewife – Premium Paint by numbers kits.
Be sure to use the promo-code MAMA2025 before Mother’s day for $5 towards a premium paint kit.

If you would like to sponsor and episode, please email me at [email protected]

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If you have any questions, or if you would like to provide a comment or feedback, or if you would like to be a guest, you can email me at [email protected].

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