In the News
Discover media features, interviews, and recognition highlighting our mission to inspire children through literacy, representation, and character-building stories.
Featured: WFAA Daybreak
August 19, 2026 · Television
Founder and CEO Sharon Jones-Scaife shared the heart behind Lil' Marco and Friends and how the brand is helping children discover the joy of reading through stories where they feel seen, valued, and represented.
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Media Coverage
WFAA 8 Daybreak · August 2026 · Television
Helping Children See Themselves in Stories. WFAA spotlights Lil' Marco and Friends and its mission to combine literacy, confidence, and representation for young readers.
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VoyageDallas · April 15, 2026 · Founder Profile
Meet Sharon Jones-Scaife of Lil' Marco and Friends. Sharon discusses her path from personal loss to building a growing children's brand focused on inclusive stories and closing the literacy gap.
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Shoutout DFW · September 10, 2025 · Local Stories
Literacy 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.
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Awards & Recognition
We're 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
- ⭐ Show U Off Grant – 2026 Recipient
- ⭐ As She Stewards Micro Grant – 2026 Recipient
- ⭐ Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses – 2025 Alumna
- ⭐ Nasdaq Milestone Circles – 2025 Cohort
- ⭐ Propel Growth Cohort – 2025
- ⭐ Start.Pivot.Grow. Micro Grant – 2025 Recipient
- ⭐ Dallas Mavericks Business Assist – 2024 Cohort
- 🏆 Literary Christian Award – 2021, I Miss You Papa
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.
📧 info@lilmarcoandfriends.com · 📞 (972) 442-6000