Malaika Torry
Featured Author & Speaker
Malaika L. Torry is an author, creative director, publisher, actress, and founder of TorryGirl Media Publishing. With a background spanning entertainment, education, and corporate leadership, she is passionate about creating stories that inspire, empower, and educate. She has also served as a judge and evaluator for independent film, television, and creative arts programs, supporting emerging talent and storytelling across multiple platforms.
Her 10 book children’s series, Rebecca the Little Teacher, is inspired by the life and legacy of her mother, Rebecca L. Torry, a beloved educator who dedicated more than 40 years to teaching, mentoring, and serving children. Through themes of kindness, curiosity, faith, perseverance, and personal growth, Malaika’s books encourage young readers to embrace their unique gifts and make a positive impact in the world.
She is currently expanding the Rebecca the Little Teacher collection while developing additional literary, film, television, and documentary projects that celebrate family, literacy, purpose, and legacy.
REBECCA THE LITTLE TEACHER SERIES
A Children's Literacy Universe Rooted in Legacy, Learning, and Imagination
SERIES OVERVIEW
Rebecca the Little Teacher is a 10-book children's literacy series inspired by the life and legacy of the late Rebecca L. Torry, a devoted educator whose influence spanned more than 40 years in classrooms, churches, communities, and the lives of countless students.
The series follows Rebecca's journey from childhood curiosity to adulthood purpose, tracing her growth through kindness, self-discovery, education, resilience, family, and service. Each story reflects a different stage of emotional, intellectual, and personal development while remaining accessible, engaging, and meaningful for young readers.
Grounded in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), identity development, mentorship, literacy, and moral storytelling, the series encourages children to think deeply, lead with compassion, embrace curiosity, and discover their own unique voice.
Rebecca L. Torry served as a teacher, mentor, tutor, faith leader, and lifelong advocate for learning. Her commitment to education extended far beyond the classroom, touching generations of children and families through encouragement, service, and unwavering belief in their potential.
Her lifelong contributions to education and community service were formally recognized through a Missouri House Resolution and recognition by the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus, honoring her impact on students, families, and the broader community. These honors reflect the enduring legacy that continues to inspire Rebecca the Little Teacher series.
While written for children, the stories are intentionally layered to create meaningful conversations between young readers, parents, caregivers, educators, and communities.
Now available on Amazon, the first titles in the series include:
Little Rebecca's BIG Heart
Rebecca's Kindness Corner
Rebecca's Box of Wonders
Together, these stories introduce readers to the heart of Rebecca's world through themes of compassion, friendship, imagination, generosity, discovery, and personal growth.
The full Rebecca the Little Teacher collection continues through additional childhood, tween, young adult, and legacy-centered stories, creating a literary journey that grows alongside its readers.
FULL SERIES COLLECTION
Rebecca's BIG Heart
Rebecca's Kindness Corner
Rebecca's Box of Wonders
Rebecca and Her Fuzzy Socks (Special Edition)
Rebecca's Lunch Lesson
Rebecca and Miss Thelma’s Garden
Rebecca and Her Beautiful Mess
Rebecca Knows Who She Is
Rebecca Goes to College
Rebecca's Next Chapter: Rebecca Goes to & Marries a Soldier
Legacy Book (In Development)
Expanding Rebecca's story for adult audiences through legacy, reflection, family history, faith, purpose, and generational impact.
VISION
More than a book series, Rebecca the Little Teacher is designed as a long-term literacy and educational platform with opportunities for classroom engagement, family reading experiences, community partnerships, curriculum support, speaking engagements, scholarship initiatives, and future multimedia development.
At its heart, the series exists to inspire children to embrace kindness, curiosity, confidence, imagination, and lifelong learning while honoring the enduring legacy of an educator who dedicated her life to helping others grow.