Writer, teacher, TV host, and now entrepreneur. Chudney Ross, owner of Books and Cookies in Los Angeles, shares with us her experience and insight that has paved the way for her unyielding success. Why did you decide to work for yourself? It took me some time to figure out what I wanted to do with my life and which career path I wanted to follow. I have tried many different paths from teaching elementary school to teaching skiing, modeling to working in TV production, but one

2309 Main Street used to be a massage and spa called Tao Healing Arts. When I first walked by the location, I didn’t think I would love it as much as I do. I had been into the reception area before, but I had never gotten a massage there (but I heard they were fabulous). In my mind, it seemed small, narrow and dark, so when I decided to take a tour, I had to put my thinking cap and imagination cloak on. The space was split into 6 small massage rooms and as I walk thru the nar

I am extremely excited to announce that Books and Cookies has found a new place to call home! The New Books and Cookies 2309 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (cross street Strand) Right next door to Rita’s and almost across the street from our old location. Last Friday, I signed the lease and today keys are in hand for our new home. There is some work to be done to build out the space, but fingers crossed we should be up and running for activities and events by the end of

This week marks the 95th anniversary of Children's Book Week! On May 12-18, 2014, celebrate a love of books and reading in your home and community! "Cover to Cover, Coast to Coast" Children's Book Week originated in the belief that children's books and literacy are life-changers (here, here!). Established in 1919, Children's Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, commemorative events are held nationwide at schools, libraries,

We are feeling the love! Buy Local Santa Monica Committee partnered with the Santa Monica Daily Press to launch the first ever "Most Loved Santa Monica" competition and Books and Cookies won! We are the “Most Loved Santa Monica” Kid’s-Centric Business voted by residents, local employees and visitors! Yay! You can't beat that motivation to continue to work hard to bring the love of literacy, sweet treats and enrichment programming to local families! We love being a part of thi

Chudney Ross may be one of Diana Ross’s daughters, but she is much more than her namesake. She is an entrepreneur, teacher, writer and most importantly, a mom! Chudney started Books and Cookies to create an innovative space for both learning and fun. Finding a lack of environments that encourage children’s reading and family interaction, Chudney embarked on an adventure to create the perfect space – combining literacy, learning, and sweet treats while promoting literacy to ch