Paula Banks is the CEO and Founder of EION Books, a brand dedicated to inspiring creativity, empowering young storytellers, and ensuring every child sees themselves in the stories they read.

As an award-winning children’s author, Paula blends her passion for storytelling, education, and representation to create books that celebrate diverse voices, spark imagination, and encourage confidence in young readers. Her work goes beyond books. Through interactive workshops, creative writing programs, and hands-on resources, she helps children and parents embrace the power of storytelling.

With a deep love for hip-hop, culture, and creativity, Paula brings a fresh and engaging approach to children’s literature, making learning fun, relatable, and impactful. Whether she’s guiding first-time authors through the self-publishing process or developing tools to help families build diverse home libraries, her mission remains the same—to inspire the next generation of storytellers.