Teenagers Autumn Kendall, 14,
and Aurora Morgan, 15, gear up for
their book signing event debuting a children's book that sheds
light on historical events, featuring characters inspired by civil
rights leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr., Malcolm X, and Chairman Fred
Hampton.
NEW
YORK, May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teenagers
Autumn Kendall, 14, and Aurora Morgan, 15, are excited to announce the
release of their children's book, "The Three Heroes," and their
first book signing event in East Harlem, NY on June 4, 2024, at 6pm. "The Three Heroes," developed under the 3E
Program for Social Justice and Change, is a compelling tale
featuring characters inspired by civil rights leaders Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X,
and Chairman Fred Hampton. The story
introduces a villain resembling J. Edgar
Hoover, who led the FBI's COINTELPRO operations aimed at
undermining these activists. Though the characters are fictional,
the book sheds light on historical events and the impact of
COINTELPRO.
3E Program students, Autumn and Aurora, created this book as an
assignment for their 3E Program culmination ceremony, choosing a
topic they found most compelling during the course. The program's
creators, Melody Michaux and
Brandi Webb, guided the girls in
successfully publishing their book. Written for children ages 3-11,
"The Three Heroes" uses accessible language to make the complex
subject matter easy for young readers to understand. To avoid
making the story too frightening, terms like "gunshots" are
replaced with "shooting laser beams." Autumn and Aurora believe in
the importance of early education on history, stating, "One is
never too young to learn their history, whether good or bad."
The book signing event will feature live readings of selected
excerpts, engaging conversations with the young authors, and
opportunities for attendees to purchase signed copies of the book.
The "Three Heroes" can also be purchased on Amazon.
To attend the book signing event, please register here.
About the 3E Program for Social Justice and Change:
The 3E Program for Social Justice and Change is an innovative
online U.S History course designed to provide an inclusive
education on African American history. The program currently
integrates Google Classroom, allowing for seamless implementation
in school curricula and also offers a self-paced at-home option for
young scholars. It emphasizes critical thinking, ethics, empathy,
and empowerment, encouraging students to delve deeply into the
history and current state of African American communities in the
U.S. Students are provided with opportunities for cultural and
historical field trips, such as visits to the Legacy Museum in
Montgomery, Alabama, and Black
Wall Street in Tulsa Oklahoma.
Additionally, they can learn from guest speakers, including
activists, historians, and witnesses to impactful events like
Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, and Michael
McCarty, former Black Panther Party member. The program's
curriculum is inspired by Brandi
Webb's documentary "Betrayal of a Nation," which explores
the oppressive forces against Black and Brown communities through a
trial format.
For more information about the event and the 3E Program, please
visit www.3eprogram.com.
Contact:
Brandi Webb
(347)829-9262
3E Program for Social Justice and Change
Email: 378076@email4pr.com
Website: www.3eprogram.com
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