HEDDRICK MCBRIDE
I AM AN AUTHOR OF A SERIES OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS THAT WILL EDUCATE, ENTERTAIN, AND MOTIVATE ALL READERS!
Heddrick McBride is the founder of McBride Collection of Stories. After having his daughter Skylar and noticing the lack of diverse literature, he went on a mission to educate, entertain and motivate all readers.
With this mission in mind, McBride has created a collection of over 100 culturally responsive children's books that provide diverse characters and storylines. By creating these stories, he has increased the desire for minority children to read across the globe. His books have been featured on numerous television and media outlets, including Good Morning America, The Breakfast Club, USA Today, CNN News, New York 1 News, and ESPN Sports Nation.
In addition, he is an educational consultant for schools in New York City, Baltimore, and Atlanta, in which he facilitates a range of after-school and summer programs throughout public schools. The NAACP, New York State Senate, and various organizations have recognized him for his outstanding literature and community work.
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McBride Stories Teens is a division of the McBride Collection of Stories, founded by author Heddrick McBride to offer culturally responsive literature featuring diverse characters and narratives. This imprint focuses on publishing books tailored for teenage readers, aiming to educate, entertain, and motivate. By focusing on diverse and relatable characters, McBride Stories Teens seeks to increase representation in young adult literature and foster a love of reading among minority teenagers.
McBride Stories Custom Books offers personalized storytelling experiences tailored to meet the unique needs of schools, nonprofits, and organizations. Each book is crafted with a purpose—highlighting values, celebrating community, and empowering young readers through relatable characters and culturally relevant narratives. Whether you want to promote literacy, capture a school’s core values, or inspire youth with real-life lessons, McBride Stories turns your vision into a beautifully written and illustrated book that reflects your mission and leaves a lasting impact.
Alex and Mia discover a world of adventure when they find a stash of retro gaming consoles. As they explore gaming, they learn about teamwork, creativity, and resilience. They also face the darker side of gaming, including cyberbullying, and learn the importance of online safety. Through their journey, they use their passion to bring their community together, organizing tournaments and charity events. "Gametime" celebrates friendship, diversity, and the positive impact of gaming.
Raising Kings: 10 Principles of Manhood" is an engaging children's book that imparts valuable life lessons to young boys. Through its vibrant illustrations and captivating storytelling, the book explores ten essential principles of manhood, guiding young readers toward becoming strong, honorable, and responsible individuals. With each principle embraced, these boys will embark on a lifelong journey towards kingship, empowering them to lead fulfilling and impactful lives.
Amarita's Way: No Time For Bullies is a colorful book that addresses the issue of bullying and discrimination. Bullying is a growing problem around the world that cannot be ignored. All readers will enjoy this book.
Meet Jaida Germain, a young entrepreneur, hair stylist, and social justice advocate. When Jaida’s closest friends, Ebony and Aaron, experience personal attacks against their natural hair, Jaida teams up with Adamma to speak out against injustice and enact change on her podcast, “Hair 2 Stay.” In this story for all ages, Jaida uses her beauty salon as the focal point to build community while raising awareness about social justice, racism, colorism, discrimination, and how such practices affect the black community.
Princess Korra is on a mission to save the seven kingdoms in the Delta. She identifies pollution as a source of danger. She utilizes traditional advice from her family and new-age thinking to create a solution.
Kid Champs was written for all children. We are celebrating kids throughout the nation who are making an impact. There are many ways to become a champion. We also want to inspire and motivate all children to strive for greatness. You can become a Kid Champ as well.
St. Maarten Strong contains three exciting stories based on first-hand experiences of some children when Hurricane Irma swept down on the Island. The storm brought a sense of excitement as well as fear as they had never experienced one before. How the children and their families managed to survive the storm and pick up the pieces afterwards is a tribute to the resilience of families and the strength of community.
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