About Us
Children's Literacy Publications
The publishing company Children’s Literacy Publications (CLP) was founded in 2001 by teacher Janet Caruthers, Ed. S. It was established after Janet became aware of the huge gap in basic vocabulary evident in her students and others. The books CLP publishes all focus on building vocabulary in infants through adults.
Our motto is “Everything Has a Name. How many do you know?” Our books help children and adults increase those numbers. Children’s Literacy Publications is dedicated to helping teachers and parents create better readers.
Janet Caruthers, Ed. S.
Janet Caruthers earned a B.A. degree from the University of South Florida in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. Years later, she earned an M.S. degree in English and an Ed. S. (Educational Specialist) degree in reading from Nova Southeastern University. She also earned an ESOL endorsement through Hillsborough County Public Schools.
Her education, plus her 29 years as a teacher in Title I schools—including serving as an Academic Intervention Specialist—has given her firsthand knowledge of what children really need to know to ensure they are successful readers. Janet has authored five books and a workbook series that focus on filling the vocabulary gap evident in many children today. Janet is dedicated to helping children become better readers.
Richard “Rick” Chancey
Richard “Rick” Chancey enjoyed a distinguished career that included serving his country in the Navy, working in Research & Development for Sperry Microwave, and working as Director of Manufacturing for AT&T Paradyne. After retiring, Rick began a proprietorship in family-history research specializing in website design, publication graphics, and family research. In this capacity, he developed a family website and wrote and published a book on the history of his ancestral family.
Rick’s association with Children’s Literacy Publications began several years ago when he assisted with its website designs. Since that time, in addition to his family research, he has worked closely with Children’s Literacy Publications producing multiple websites and publication graphics.