Michele Wells
Michele R. Wells (born New Jersey) is an American entertainment executive, literacy advocate,[1] and author[2] most notable as the former editor-in-chief at DC Comics.[3][4] She was also the Chairperson of First Book-Brooklyn, a nonprofit organization that provides books to kids in need.[5] Wells serves on the advisory board of Reading With Pictures.[6] She’s also the author of several books for children and young adults.[7]
Background
Wells was originally recruited to be Vice President at DC Graphic Novels for Young Adults, and was responsible for the launch of DC Graphic Novels for Kids and young adult graphic novels. Before joining DC Comics, she was executive editor at Disney Publishing Worldwide.[8] She then was recruited to Tapas Media.[9][10]
Philanthropy
Wells was the founding Chairperson of First Book-Brooklyn, a nonprofit organization that provides new books to kids in need; is on the Advisory Board of Reading With Pictures; and volunteers regularly with LA- and NYC-based literacy and mentoring programs.[11]
Publications[12]
- DK Readers L2: Boys' Life Series: Dinosaur Battles
- DK Readers L3: Boys' Life Series: Ghost Stories
References
- ↑ Gustines, George Gene (2018-02-04). "DC Comics Joins Forces With Young Adult Authors". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ↑ "Post-PiBoIdMo Day 4: Michele Wells Creates Interactive Picture Books". Writing for Kids (While Raising Them). 2014-12-04. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ↑ Vary, Adam B. "DC Comics' Michele Wells Joins Digital Publisher Tapas Media as Chief Content Officer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ↑ "Michele R. Wells". DC Database. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ↑ "New Organization Will Bring More Books to Brooklyn". www.nymetroparents.com. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ↑ "Advisory Board | Reading With Pictures". 2015-05-05. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ↑ Rowe, Adam. "How DC's Fall Slate Of Middle Grade Fiction Encourages Children's Literacy". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ↑ "Wells Named Chief Content Officer at Tapas Media". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ↑ MacDonald, Heidi (2021-02-26). "Syndicated Comics". The Beat. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ↑ Couch, Aaron. "DC Editor Jamie S. Rich Joins Tapas Media as Editor-in-Chief". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ↑ Brooker • •, Heather. "DC Teams Up With WriteGirl to Inspire the Next Generation of Comic Book Writers". NBC Los Angeles. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ↑ "Michele R. Wells". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
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