Did You Know Publishing

Did You Know Publishing, Inc.
Incorporated in 1991
Cincinnati, Ohio

Our Mission

Did You Know Publishing, Inc., is a dynamic principle centered organization that designs, and creates culturally innovative educational materials with mass appeal.

Our Goals

To Improve Academic Skills and Build Positive Character Traits among all people.

Who We Are	Did You Know Publishing designs educational materials that truly values the diverse culture that makes up America. It is our belief that emphasizing and embracing these values will help each student better engage in classroom learning.
Why We Began	In 1988, William D. Shoecraft (company founder) was unable to find books for his daughter, about African-Americans’ who have made significant contributions in our world history. Shoecraft was determined to share such history with his daughter despite finding the market bare. So, in 1989 he decided the solution was to write a story for his daughter about Rosa Parks. In 1990, after Shoecraft was encouraged by family and friends to publish the story he had written, he decided to explore this new challenge. So, he contracted a marketing research firm that conducted focus group discussions and marketing surveys with parents, educators, and children. The conclusion (quantitative and qualitative) showed a major need for culturally sensitive products, and the marketing research firm recommended pushing forward with the project. Shoecraft put together a team of 8 educational advisors, consulted with numerous business colleagues, and in 1991 Did You Know Publishing, Inc. was incorporated in Cincinnati, Ohio as a publishing company.
Our First Publication	In 1993, Crest & the Educational Services Division of The Proctor & Gamble Company sponsored the first printing of The Did You Know Series entitled, Did You Know presents…Rosa Parks
Our Customers	Pre-K/Head Starts Elementary - Middle - High School Colleges and Universities After-School Programs Other education-related programs Libraries Retailers
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Other Quality Educational Materials	Yes! 20" x 30" Posters Lasting "M" Pressions Notebook Paper & Computer Paper Two Pocket Character Education Folders Picture Puzzles The Did You Know Series
Here's What's New	Yes! A Cultural Competency Curriculum
	We're always working to develop new, creative, and exciting, educational materials that capture the attention and spark the imagination...