About It’s a Kidzz World

Every Great Story Begins With a Reason.

Ours begins with helping kids feel seen and understood.

It’s a Kidzz World is a Texas 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids feel seen and understood through literacy, imagination, children’s books, family resources and community partnerships.

Who We Are

A world built around every child’s possibilities

It’s a Kidzz World began with a simple belief: every child deserves to feel seen, understood, encouraged and included.

Our stories and resources are created to meet children where they are, celebrate their unique strengths and encourage them to grow with confidence, curiosity and hope.

By bringing together children’s literacy, imagination, neurodiversity, family connection and community partnerships, we create opportunities for children to discover courage, embrace their creativity and see the wonderful possibilities that lie ahead.

Why We Began

Stories can open more than books

Dawn and David Walton shared a dream of creating more than children’s books. They envisioned a place where stories could build confidence, spark imagination, strengthen families and help children discover the gifts they bring to the world.

That dream became It’s a Kidzz World, where books, creative experiences and community come together to help children grow, one story at a time.

Our Mission

Helping Kids Feel Seen and Understood

Four pillars guide every story, program, partnership and opportunity we create.

S

Stories

Books and imaginative worlds children can enjoy, explore and remember.

C

Connection

Families, educators and communities growing stronger together.

G

Growth

Confidence, courage, kindness and discovery, one step at a time.

O

Opportunity

More ways for children’s creativity, ideas and voices to shine.

What We Do

Turning the mission into meaningful action

Children’s Books & Story Worlds

Stories such as Bella Finds Her Courage help children explore courage, imagination, belonging and discovery.

Explore the Books

100 Books for 100 Children

Our rolling literacy initiative helps place encouraging books into the hands of children through individual and community sponsorship.

Sponsor Books

Community Partnerships

We bring families, educators, businesses and organizations together around children’s literacy, creativity and opportunity.

Meet Our Community
Meet the Founders

The people helping the story grow

Dawn Walton

Founder, Author & Creative Visionary

Dawn brings the heart of It’s a Kidzz World to life through stories, characters and ideas designed to help children recognize their gifts and possibilities.

David Walton

Co-Founder, Technology & Development

David builds the systems, partnerships and practical foundation that help the organization’s stories, programs and vision reach more children and communities.

Our Nonprofit

A recognized Texas public charity

It’s a Kidzz World is organized as a Texas nonprofit corporation and is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) public charity.

Legal NameIt’s a Kidzz World
IRS Status501(c)(3) Public Charity
Determination DateJuly 12, 2026

Donations to It’s a Kidzz World are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Additional nonprofit and organizational documents will be added to the Resources section as they become available.

Join the story

Parents, grandparents, educators, volunteers, businesses and community partners all have a place in helping children discover the joy of reading and the value of their own ideas.