Dr. Lesa Hammond, author of the new series, knows the positive impact role models can have in a child’s life. She created the book series with characters and role models that are relatable to young readers.
“I liked that everything that happened was a surprise,” said Andres Rivera, age 10, from Ascend School in Oakland, CA. The first book of the series, The Thompson Twins Las Vegas Adventure, spins a delightful tale as the twins take their first plane trip, meet with a top hotel executive and even pursue an elusive superstar!
“Using real life role models imparts a powerful message to young people,” says Hammond. “They learn that success is achievable even when faced with adversity.” With the rising rates of crime in the inner city, this salient message is increasingly important for the youth growing up in these areas. The books follow biracial (African American and Latino) twins, Letty and Carlos Thompson as they embark on different adventures that allow them to meet and interact with, what Hammond calls, “Everyday Role Models.” People like nurses, policewomen, and businessmen and women who are plucked right out of their community and onto the pages of each book. To carry home the message that the role models are real people, a picture and short bio of the featured role model appears at the back of the book.
Refreshingly relatable to the daily lives of inner city children, the Thompson Twins series still remains global in its appeal and is culturally appropriate for children from all backgrounds.
Lesa Hammond is the founder of Achievement U works on providing transformative experiences that empower, infuse self confidence, and develop a personal commitment toward the achievement of individual gift and goals.
The Thompson Twins Books series is culturally appropirate and engaging series designed to appeal to inner-city low income children, while having a broad appeal to all students ages 8-12.
At Achievement U, they offer books, film making projecrts, and other experiential activities, that engage students with people who grew up with adversity and creaed succesfful lives. Their programs help you empower low income inner-city young people to dream and knkow they can thrive.
They also provide the tools and resources parents, teacher,s and community and faith-based organizations need to help young people achieve their goals.
for more information visit www.achievementu.org or info@achievementu.org.
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