History 2004 - 2005

In 2004, the first Milly, Molly books are released in North America and the United Kingdom. Strong endorsements are received in both countries. Internationally recognised child psychologist Dr Myrna Shure (author of "Raising a Thinking Child") writes: "Kids who are lucky enough to meet Milly and Molly will experience a wide variety of captivating adventures designed to help them appreciate diversity and learn to cope with challenges of life. Suitable for families worldwide, this creatively written and beautifully illustrated series gives parents a unique opportunity to help their children think about how to get along with others, and learn values that will help them become happy, competent, and successful human beings." Best selling children's author Robert Munsch writes, simply: "Milly, Molly is a wonderful bunch of books." Eight more books are published, bringing the total to 48.

Contracts are signed with Heinemann South Africa, EDT of Italy, and others as Milly, Molly expands to 103 countries, and is published in 25 languages.

The Friends of Milly, Molly Inc., a 501 (c) (3) registered charity is incorporated in the United States of America. This Trust aims to promote the acceptance of diversity and the learning of life skills through literacy–'for every child, a book.' Part of the proceeds from the sale of every book in North America goes to The Friends of Milly, Molly Inc.

At the Beijing Book Fair, Milly, Molly books and dolls receive enormous interest, and the company signs a rights agreement with Beijing Normal University Press.

Milly, Molly enters into a joint venture agreement with Singapore's Popular e-Learning Limited to produce multi-lingual interactive CD-ROMs, for the advancement of character education through literacy.