Dallas, TX — For generations, Black children have been handed books that ignore their brilliance, rewrite their stories, and silence their voices. Joyce Caraway, a dedicated classroom teacher in Dallas, Texas, the author of four children’s books, and the visionary founder of Joybird’s Treehouse, is working to change that, one culturally affirming literacy tool at a time.

On Monday, June 30th at 11am EST/ 8am PST, she will host a free webinar on Zoom for parents and other educators nationwide titled “Master the Grade: Keys to Academic Success & Promotion,” a session designed specifically to help parents of Black children unlock practical strategies that lead to real classroom success and grade promotion.

“I created what I never had—literacy resources where Black kids see themselves, their families, and their future,” says Caraway.

Inspired by her grandmother, lovingly called “Joybird” in her youth, Caraway turned a legacy of love into a life’s mission—not just to educate, but to empower. Through Joybird’s Treehouse, she provides pre-K to high school students with culturally relevant stories and writing tools to build confidence, deepen comprehension, and boost academic performance.

A Literacy Platform Rooted in Black Excellence

Unlike traditional systems that often overlook Black youth, Joybird’s Treehouse centers identity, heritage, and joy at the heart of learning. Her debut book, Someone Like Me, has already inspired hundreds of students to rediscover a love for reading—and themselves.

Parents across the country are seeing results:

• Increased classroom participation
• Improved reading and writing scores
• Grade-level promotion and beyond
• Greater confidence and motivation to succeed

Now, Caraway invites families, educators, and community leaders to join her for this live, interactive webinar and learn how to support Black children with resources that reflect their unique identities.

About the Founder:

Joyce Caraway is a veteran classroom teacher, literacy advocate, and cultural curator. Her platform, Joybird’s Treehouse, fuses academics with cultural pride to uplift Black youth in and beyond the classroom. Her long-term vision includes launching a micro-school and community learning hub to serve as a national model of Black educational excellence.