Valerie Thompkins

Valerie Thompkins, author of Girls Like Me, is an Atlanta based speaker, consultant, and mentor who is passionate about diversity and representation in children’s books. She believes in highlighting stories which showcase families of all backgrounds in positive, main character roles. Valerie is on a mission to empower children and families to explore STEM careers and build an interest in learning from an early age.

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