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I am very glad you came to visit! This is the official website of

Ms. Literacy and Martina Publishing, Inc.


You will find wisdom and insight into the world of children's literature, publishing, storytelling, and more!


YOU ARE WELCOMED HERE! Please explore and contact me if you are so inclined.

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Martina Publishing, Inc. was established in 2007 by Shiela Martina Keaise to share her personal thoughts and experiences that she wanted to publish in book format. This company also serves as an outlet for Ms. Literacy to serve as a publishing consultant, singing storyteller, workshop presenter/Trainer, Motivational Speaker, and publisher. Martina Publishing, Inc. is designed to share books from the heart of its author as Ms. Literacy has done through her books.

Thank you for choosing Martina Publishing to help you publish your first children's book. We look forward to working with you in future endeavors.

About Ms. Literacy

Shiela Martina Keaise was born and raised in Walterboro, South Carolina. She is ​the product of South Carolina Universities, receiving a Bachelor of Science from ​Claflin University, a Masters of Science from South Carolina State University, and ​a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of South ​Carolina-Columbia. Ms. Shiela has worked as Children’s Librarian, where she ​enjoyed singing, acting, and writing, which she incorporates regularly.


From 2018 - 2020, Ms. Shiela was asked to host her own TV Show on Palmetto ​Rural Telephone Cooperative's (PRTC) local Channel 57 called Miss Shiela's World ​of Reading! Since then, over 50 children have participated in this daily children's ​program that airs three times daily (7:30 am, 9:30 am, and 3:30 pm). On each ​episode, Miss Shiela shares storytime, songs, and a game with local children's ​guests based on a theme or topic. Most of the songs on Miss Shiela's World of ​Reading were written by Miss Shiela, which includes the TV Show's theme song--​Reading Makes the World Go Round. The latter is based on Greg and Steve's ​song Music Makes the World Go Round.


Ms. Literacy is a YouTuber excited about her new skills as a video editor,

graphic designer, and YouTuber. After 28 years, she retired as Children's ​Librarian at the Colleton County Memorial Library in Walterboro, SC. Ms. Literacy ​is known around the state as the Singing Storyteller.


Shiela Martina is the pen name (and preferred name) for the Hannah and Dexter ​series. However, she has written over 26 books (children’s books and adult).

Ms. Shiela’s thought-provoking children’s book shows the effects of working ​together, promoting literacy, encouraging respect for individual differences, and ​accepting one another’s opinions.


Ms. Literacy is an Author, Youtuber, Storyteller, SC Trainer, and is now the ​President of Martina Publishing, Inc. and Executive Director for ​Community Innovations, a nonprofit organization that focuses on building ​children, parents, families, and communities. Check out the website here: ​www.CCRHCK.org!



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Martina Publishing, Inc. offers Youth Authors for 4th - 12th-grade students. This program is designed to create young authors by teaching them how to write a story using Google Docs. Each session is three hours each day. Students will compete for a chance to become a published author with Martina Publishing Inc. The best story will be selected by the publisher and will be offered an opportunity to be published within six months at a discounted fee of $500. A saving of $799 or 60% off the normal price of $1,299 for publication.


Upon request, Ms. Literacy will visit your school and share a fun and engaging storytime.

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HANNAH & DEXTER SERIES

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Hannah and Dexter: The First Meeting

(PAPERBACK) 2007, 32 Pages

ISBN: 978-0979934445 Size: ‎8.5 x 0.09 x 11 inches


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11.99

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(Hardcover)

978-0979934407

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Hannah and Dexter Go to the White House

(PAPERBACK) 2018, 38 Pages

ISBN: 978-1735203997 Size: ‎8.5 x 0.09 x 11 inches

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(Hardcover)

978-0979934414

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Hannah and Dexter: The Litter Busters

(PAPERBACK) 2022, 42 Pages

ISBN: 978-1957645995 Size: ‎8.5 x 0.09 x 11 inches


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Hannah and Dexter: The ABC of Careers

(PAPERBACK) 2023, 40 Pages

ISBN: 978-1957645063 Size: ‎8.5 x 0.09 x 11 inches


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Hannah and Dexter Practice Writing

(PAPERBACK Activity Book) 2023, 120 Pages

ISBN: 978-1-957645-12-4 Size: ‎8.5 x 0.09 x 11 inches


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Journals & Notebooks

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MY FAMILY TREE JOURNAL

((Paperback) 2022, 121 Pages

ISBN: 978-173520-39-3

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MY BIBLE MEMORY JOURNEY: LET'S MEMORIZE ​SCRIPTURE

((Paperback) 2022, 60 Pages

ISBN: 978-1-957645-04-9

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MY BIBLE MEMORY JOURNEY 2: LET'S MEMORIZE ​SCRIPTURE

(PAPERBACK) 2022, 60 Pages

ISBN: 978-1-957645-05-6

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MY MEMORY JOURNAL

(PAPERBACK) 2022, 120 Pages

ISBN: 978-1735203-90-4

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MY ATTENTION NOTEBOOK

(PAPERBACK) 2022, 121 Pages

ISBN: 978-1735203-94-2

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MY TEACHER'S JOURNAL

(PAPERBACK) 2022, 120 Pages

ISBN: 978-1957645-02-5

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MY MONEY JOURNAL

(PAPERBACK) 2022, 120 Pages

ISBN: 978-195764-50-0

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SING ME A SONG JOURNAL

((Paperback) 2022, 120 Pages

ISBN: 978-173520-39-8

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MY GIFT NOTEBOOK

(PAPERBACK) 2022, 121 Pages

ISBN: 978-1735203-97-3

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Young Authors Story Outline Notebook

((Paperback) 2023, 120 Pages

ISBN: 978-1-957645-10-0

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Illustrate-A-Book (IAB) Project

by Shiela Keaise

Illustrated by Colleton County Youths

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Active Children

(PAPERBACK) 2011, 24 Pages

ISBN: 978-0-6158371-1-6

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Folktales From A to Z: Guessing Game

(PAPERBACK) 2007, 29 Pages

ISBN: 978-0-6158370-7-9

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Guessing The Nursery Song

(PAPERBACK) 2008, 32 Pages

ISBN: 978-0-6158049-9-6

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The Three Little Pigs Song

(PAPERBACK) 2022, 25 Pages

ISBN: 978-061592-7

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Jack's Beanstalk Medley

(PAPERBACK) 2015, 37 Pages

ISBN: 978-069233-315-0

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The Cinderella Rap

(PAPERBACK) 2013, 36 Pages

ISBN: 978-061592-782-4

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Americans of Character

(PAPERBACK) 2010, 30 Pages

ISBN: 978-0-6158829-1-8

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Flower Your Garden

(PAPERBACK) 2022, 32 Pages

ISBN: 978-0-61588229-0-1

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What If?

(PAPERBACK) 2013, 276 Pages

ISBN: 9781480133877

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The Night Before Christmas

(PAPERBACK) 2007, 29 Pages

ISBN: 978-0-615049-7-2

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The Illustrate A Book Project is a Local Legacy of the Colleton County Memorial Library The Children s Librarian Shiela M Keaise wrote 9 of the 10 books and Colleton County Youths illustrated all 10 books

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Celebrating 28 Years of Ms. Literacy

Photo Book of Memories

(PAPERBACK) 2023, 69 Pages

ISBN: 978-19576450-9-4

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Ms. Shiela Keaise is the most enthusiastic, energetic, outgoing, and child-friendly person I have ever met. She makes it a point to address my two boys by name each time. In storytime she sings, acts, and dances to bring the story to life. She hosts amazing events and has everyone engaged when speaking.

– Amanda Wilson, Educator and Parent

Shiela Martina was the keynote storyteller and author at several MCFO family reunion conferences. She was a great success with the children and parents.

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Shiela Martina Keaise, is a committed children's writer, who is creating positive learning experiences for young readers through her books.

-Joyce Hansen, Award Winning Author

Shiela Martina Keaise is a highly organized, highly professional individual. She displayed invaluable human resource skills in dealing with children of varying ages, parents, judges, and even the media covering then event. I was/am honored to participate in these events that Ms. Shiela hosts; while at the same time watch Ms. Shiela in action.

-Edwin Merwin Jr., Retired Associate Professor/Librarian

In the 10 years or so in which I have known Shiela Martina Keaise, she has proven to be a very diligent, dedicated and creative professional. She built a successful children's library program at Colleton County Memorial Library by writing for and receiving several grants, building community support and providing programs and books which edify her audience. She has taken her career to another level by writing a delightful children's book and by offering her creativity and expertise in her storytelling appearances and instructional workshops.

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Shiela Martina is a professional storyteller. She has a wonderful gift of storytelling and has developed her writing skills with several children's books and poems. She is a dedicated employee. Her willingness, even eagerness to work with children is evident in everything she does.

-Travis Godley, Retired General Manager

Working with Miss Shiela is a pleasure, and she is flexible when communicating. She offers excellent suggestions and ways to set you on the right path.

Niobia Yates, Teen Author and Upcoming Novelist

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MS. LITERACY at SCASL 2024

MS. LITERACY at SCASL 2024

MS. LITERACY AND THE MILTON FAMILY

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