Lil’ Marco & Friends in the News
Discover media features, interviews, and recognition highlighting our mission to inspire children through literacy, representation, and character-building stories.
Lil’ Marco & Friends Featured on WFAA Daybreak
Founder and CEO Sharon Jones-Scaife shared the heart behind Lil’ Marco & Friends and how the brand is helping children discover the joy of reading through meaningful stories where they feel seen, valued, and represented.
Watch the FeatureStories Worth Sharing
Explore interviews and features about the vision, impact, and journey behind Lil’ Marco & Friends.
Daybreak
Helping Children See Themselves in Stories
WFAA spotlights Lil’ Marco & Friends and its mission to combine literacy, confidence, and representation for young readers.
Watch the FeatureMeet Sharon Jones-Scaife of Lil’ Marco & Friends
Sharon discusses her path from personal loss to building a growing children’s brand focused on inclusive stories and closing the literacy gap.
Read the InterviewLiteracy Advocate & Founder Sharon Jones-Scaife
A conversation about faith, taking bold risks, building a legacy, and creating stories that help every child feel seen and inspired.
Read the InterviewGrowing with Purpose
We are grateful for the organizations and programs that have recognized and supported our work.
FC Dallas
2026 Homegrown Partner
Women Entrepreneurs Leadership Forum
2026 Program Selection
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Program Alumna
Dallas Mavericks Business Assist
Cohort Participant
Start.Pivot.Grow.
Micro-Grant Recipient
Nasdaq Milestone Circles
Program Participant
Media Inquiries
Sharon Jones-Scaife is available for interviews and conversations about children’s literacy, representation, publishing, entrepreneurship, grief-centered storytelling, and building confidence in young readers.
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