CELEBRATE LOUISVILLE - BAXTER'S CORNER

Mary Ellen Stottmann, Chief Crayon

Stephanie Logsdon, Chief Marker

(Front to back): Stephanie Logsdon and Mary Ellen Stottmann have a lot of fun with their work at Baxter’s Corner.

THE MISSION OF Baxter’s Corner? Baxter’s Corner can be found within the pages of its nine children’s books and their accompanying decals and puppets. Baxter’s Corner mission is to develop emotionally and spiritually healthy children through books that are not only entertaining but introduce children to a community of animals who face obstacles that are reflective of our current society, such as when Ally the Alligator deals with an absent parent in Ally Alone.

COMPANY’S TENURE IN LOUISVILLE? Since 2005.

COMPANY’S PROUDEST MOMENT(S)? Selling a slew of books to The Archdiocese of Louisville, which were distributed to all the Jefferson County Pre-K and Elementary schools the week the schools started to close for COVID-19. (Mary Ellen)

The Courier-Journal, The Sentinel, and (L to R): Oldham Era featured Amanda Stephens and Sandy Mueller Gerome’s Rainbow, my debut picture book, because of its relevant theme of accepting others. (Stephanie)

BEST EMPLOYEE BENEFIT? We have fun doing our jobs! (Mary Ellen)

Being part of a company that has a mission that aligns so closely with my passion and calling of guiding children to be the best they can be. (Stephanie)

ORGANIZATIONS YOUR BUSINESS SUPPORTS? We provide Baxter’s Corner books to children at The Cabbage Patch Settlement House, Family Scholar House, Face It Movement through the Kentucky Youth Advocates, The Decode Project.

UPCOMING GOALS? Get a set of Baxter’s Corner books to every young child in the state of Kentucky, then the nation (Mary Ellen), and creating a new side-category of books and activities that will focus on the diversity of families. (Stephanie)

TOP REASONS TO LOVE LOUISVILLE? I love the people and opportunities here. Sure there is conflict, but I have faith in our community to listen to each other and do what is best for all. (Mary Ellen)

It’s the perfect blend of big city and small town with so many museums, restaurants, and parks. We knew that it would be a great place to raise a family. (Stephanie)

CULTURE OF YOUR COMPANY? We’re a progressive company with a common goal of developing emotionally and spiritually healthy children. The company believes in the impact that is possible through starting early conversations with young children. (Stephanie)

Photo by Melissa Donald

P.O. Box 223 | Harrods Creek, KY 40027 | BaxtersCorner.com

(502) 554-7752

Today’s Woman / August 2020