Meet our team
Bonnie Hyde
Founder
Bonnie Hyde, born and raised in mainland China, ventured to the United States in pursuit of higher education and the freedom to explore diverse perspectives. Driven by her unwavering belief in the significance of early childhood education, language development, and cultural identity, she embarked on a mission to make a tangible difference in children's literacy.
This led her to establish the American Born Chinese Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring young children have access to free bilingual early reading materials. With the goal of fostering bilingualism and embracing cultural diversity, the foundation proudly hosts the vibrant Los Angeles Kids Book Festival.
The LA Kids Book Festival offers families a memorable day filled with entertainment, educational activities, and literary adventures. The festival serves as a platform to promote bilingualism in every language, reflecting the rich tapestry of Los Angeles' diverse population.
Through this annual community event, Bonnie and her team provide additional support for the distribution of free bilingual books and educational materials to families throughout the United States.
Through this philanthropic endeavor, Bonnie and the festival organizers bridge gaps in accessibility and ensure that every family—regardless of income or background—can benefit from quality bilingual educational resources that celebrate cultural heritage and promote early literacy.
Brett Glatman
Event Diretor
Brett Glatman is the founder of Fleet Metal Media, a Los Angeles-based marketing agency specializing in strategic partnerships, video production, and large-scale event production for entertainment brands and nonprofit organizations. With over 20 years of worldwide production experience, Brett has worked with major movie studios and brands including Paramount+, Skydance, MGM, and Amazing Artists, creating original content, marketing campaigns, and memorable live experiences.
Brett's expertise in video production and event management has been instrumental in growing the LA Kids Book Festival into the largest free family event in Los Angeles in just three years. His strategic approach to partnerships and community engagement has attracted celebrity participants, major sponsors, and thousands of families to this annual literacy celebration.
As an award-winning producer, Brett earned a CLIO Entertainment Award for his marketing work on Sony's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and served as associate producer on Apple TV+'s film The Greatest Beer Run Ever. His unique blend of Hollywood production expertise and nonprofit event experience makes him a driving force behind the festival's explosive growth and media visibility.
Beyond the LA Kids Book Festival, Brett supports event production and marketing initiatives for nonprofit organizations including the American Born Chinese Foundation, City of Hope, Hollywood Radio and Television Society, and his alma mater, Towson University. Through Fleet Metal Media, he continues to bridge the entertainment industry with community-focused initiatives that make a meaningful impact.
Brett is the proud father of Emma and Pepper Glatman.
Lisa Greer
Advisor
Lisa Zola Greer is a fundraising coach, nonprofit changemaker, major donor and author of the bestselling book "Philanthropy Revolution''. Lisa is on a mission to “Save Giving” by providing a clear path to success, supported by data, statistics, and interviews. With her help and direction, the nonprofit world will see its donors engaged and energized, their organizations sustainable and with increased impact, and a more honest philanthropic culture that will create a larger and more loyal donor pool. Currently, Lisa serves as commissioner of the California State Commission on the Status of Women and Girls where she sits on the Executive Committee. She also serves on the international board of the New Israel Fund, Alliance for Middle East Peace, and as the Executive Committee of the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors. She has also served as Commissioner and Chair of the Beverly Hills Cultural Heritage Commission and Trustee of the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles and as a board member of many organizations, including the L.A. District Attorney’s Crime Prevention Foundation, Make-a-Wish of Greater Los Angeles, Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, and others. She has recently been appointed to the City of Beverly Hills Community Charitable Foundation. Earlier in her career, Lisa was a studio executive at NBC and Universal Studios, and she founded and led several companies in the digital media and entertainment businesses. Lisa co-founded and sits on the board of Tandem Careplanning, a new business that elevates the home care experience for both care seekers and caregivers. A native of Los Angeles, Lisa holds a bachelor's degree in History from UCLA and an MBA from Pepperdine University. She is the proud mother of three Millennials, two Gen Zs, and two dogs.