Deborah C. Mortimer is CEO of Leap Forward Publishing®, an independent publisher focused on creating diverse children's books that amplify underrepresented voices...
…She passionately promotes writing and literacy through partnerships with various literacy organizations and frequently speaks on the importance of diversity in children’s literature. A successful author of three books (soon to be four), Deborah is also a seasoned intellectual property attorney and brand strategist, empowering authors with her legal expertise.
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