About Bri

Bri Reads (she/her) is an international preschool teacher turned content creator with a passion for children’s literacy. Bri’s YouTube channel brings stories to life with interactive read-alouds, original songs, and crafts for a global audience.

Beginning as an educator in Hanoi, Vietnam, then performer with Disney’s World of English in Tokyo, Bri developed a unique storytelling voice. On tours all across Japan and the United States, Bri has merged education and theatre to bring immersive experiences to English language learners and young readers alike. Whether it’s on camera, on the stage, or in a classroom, Bri Reads continues to make a lasting impact on children's lives worldwide.

Bri Reads Team

  • Leah Sanginiti

    Producer
    she/her

    Leah is a performer, writer, and educator who has worked extensively throughout North America directing and performing in schools, institutions, and touring arenas. Most recently, she served as the Director of Community Outreach for Bay Area Children’s Theatre, where she expanded arts access across the San Francisco Bay Area through partnerships with leading organizations including KQED, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Bay Area Book Festival and Hemophilia Foundation of Northern California. In 2023, Leah and Bri traveled to 23 U.S. states together on the national tour of Llama Llama Live!
    leahsanginiti.com

  • Alexander Kirk

    Creative Consultant
    he/him

    Alex and Bri have been creative collaborators since high school, leading the largest high school reading club in the country - Club RIF (Reading is Fundamental). Together, they promoted the joy of reading through performances and free book distribution events in their community. Since then, Alex has transitioned into the world of entertainment, leading global marketing campaigns for some of the biggest blockbusters in film.

  • Mark Stein

    Composer
    he/him

    Mark has been creating music for families and children for over 20 years. Recent works have been used for the Japanese TV Network NHK, Sea World, Disney’s World of English, and other international entertainment companies. Bri and Mark met in Asia while performing on stage for children. Mark’s goal is for all kids to be literate in English as well as music. Read on, sing on, and dream on!