Our Team & Mission
100% volunteer-run charity. Creating tales of empathy and kindness—treasures that last forever. We use magical adventures to spark learning and build childhood resilience.
Google Ad Grants Participation
Little Ray Children’s Books Inc. is a participant in the Google Ad Grants program. We are grateful to Google for important tools like Gemini and Google Analytics that enable us to monitor and analyze the progress made by our brand.
Gemini is a trademark of Google LLC. Acknowledgment of AI assistance does not imply endorsement by Google.
Our Mission & The Author Behind Little Ray
V.R. Duin® is a registered trademark and the creative force behind the Little Ray Children’s Book series. Our mission is to create stories that aren’t just fun to read, but serve as vital “teaching tools” for parents and educators.
Used in Classrooms Nationwide
From the shores of Tarpon Springs, Florida, to classrooms across the country, these stories are utilized by Guidance Counselors and Special Needs Specialists to teach:
- Conflict Resolution & Anti-Bullying
- Cooperation and Teamwork
- Environmental Awareness
- Support for Children with Autism
“I am a GUIDANCE COUNSELOR and am using this book to teach my students how to deal with BULLYING and PROBLEM SOLVING… it is a wonderful teaching tool.”
— CatCap, Verified Educator
V. R. Duin
Executive Director
Retired mental-health attorney Terry Verduin (writing as V. R. Duin®) is the creative force behind The Goopy Ghost and the Little Ray nature series. As Executive Director, she bridges the whimsical world of Goopy and the environmental adventures of Little Ray with the clinical foundations of the Arresting Concerns series, ensuring every story serves as a meaningful tool for childhood resilience and behavioral change.
Miroslav Vukmirovic
President & Producer
Known as ‘Mikey Woodsy,’ he is a film and TV producer who serves as lead composer, capturing the adventure of our stories through music and video.
Abby Quigg
Vice President & Marketing Guru
Real estate professional Abby Quigg brings networking power and organizational skills to the children’s book team.
Amie Holton
Secretary & Volunteer Activities
Entrepreneur Amie Holton brings executive skills and experience in child welfare and education to our nonprofit.
Dick Verduin
Treasurer & Business Admin
Engineer Dick Verduin brings financial management and accounting skills to the administration of our nonprofit.
Official Status
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Little Ray Children’s Books is a registered nonprofit (EIN: 87-4053290). All proceeds support our Coins for Curiosity initiative.
School Purchasing
We are the exclusive sole source provider for all V.R. Duin instructional materials. We accept Purchase Orders from school districts nationwide.
Advisory Board
Editor & Science Educator
Linguist & ESL Education
Technology & Web Solutions
Partners & Supporters
Thank You, Canva!
Through the Canva for Nonprofits program, we access premium design features at no cost to create high-quality visuals for our missions.
Central Florida Foundation
We are proud to be a Reviewed Nonprofit with the Central Florida Foundation. You can view our verified impact profile on their Nonprofit Search platform.
Allied Brands
We partner with trusted creators like Goopy Ghost ↗ to provide family-friendly activities that keep kids learning and growing.
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