Hey good people, I am Lorielle J. Hollaway, a St. Pete native, mama of three, lover of art and culture, cultural worker, and introverted leader.

I create with and for my community, centering identity, imagination, and belonging. I believe in slow growth, deep care, and showing up with intention. Through literacy, visual culture, and public programming, I strive to create spaces that feel authentic, grounded, and rooted in identity. 

Experience

Founder & Creative Director, Cultured Books Literacy Foundation, INC.

2017 – Present

Leads strategic vision, programming, and community partnerships for a literacy and cultural arts nonprofit serving youth and families in South St. Petersburg, FL.

Project Director, St. Pete Reads!™ Initiative

2021 – Present

Leads a South St. Pete - centered literacy engagement initiative, including public programming, research studies, and visual storytelling campaigns designed to shift narratives around literacy and culture.

Arts Advisory Committee Member, City of St. Petersburg

2025 – Present

Provides advice and support to the city on matters related to arts and culture to support equitable access and community representation.

Education

B.A., Global Studies - Anthropology, Florida International University expected Spring 2026

Presentation & Public Scholarship 

Public Anthropology Conference - American University 

November 2025, Washington, D.C.

Workshop Presenter (Peer-Selected Submission)

We Be Readin': Black Media Literacy, Archives, and Cultural Sovereignty