When students see themselves in a story, something shifts.
Belief rises. Engagement follows. And the path to college, career, and beyond becomes something they can actually picture. Every MNF program is guided by our four pillars — Hope, Help, Hustle, and Heart — and puts free books directly into students' hands.

Choose the Right Program for Your Community
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School Assembly
A full school experience designed to plant the SEED at scale.Students see and hear a real-life Cycle Breaker story in their own school, reinforcing that they are important enough for opportunity to come to them. They meet the storyteller/author, receive books, and experience live author signing time that makes literacy personal and memorable.
The visit is thoughtfully coordinated with school leadership to maximize time and impact. VIP sessions are available for deeper engagement.
Project Assets and Resources are left behind so the momentum continues long after the assembly ends.
Program Specs
"You helped me realize I can do anything."
"Thanks for telling your story."
Zoom Event
Flexible. Accessible. Still transformational.When in-person visits are not possible, the HOPE message is delivered live through an interactive virtual experience. Students engage directly with the author through storytelling and guided dialogue that strengthens identity and belief just as powerfully across a screen.
Books can be shipped in advance so classrooms read and study the story before the live Zoom, creating familiarity and deeper discussion. Books may also be sent after the event, with optional in-person author signing and meet-and-greet opportunities if later coordinated.
Whether fully virtual or paired with a future visit, the impact remains the same. Belief planted. Identity strengthened. Momentum activated.
Program Specs
"I greatly appreciate you sharing your story of Hope-Hustle-Help-Heart!"
Parent & Family Empowerment Events
Stories that affirm, connect, and empower families.An intimate storytelling experience designed for parents and families. These events create intentional space for reflection, connection, and empowerment. Available in-person or virtual, with one- or two-day options.
Through live motivational storytelling and guided, hands-on projects, participants explore their own journeys and the power of sharing them with their child. Families are supported in opening meaningful conversations at home about identity, resilience, and possibility.
These stories matter. They affirm parents' lived experiences as valid and powerful while helping both parents and students see the child as a future cycle breaker. Each event includes a book signing and author experience. Every attendee receives a signed book in English or Spanish.
Program Specs
"We were so happy she came to visit us (at Elmwood). We learned and reflected from what she had been through."
Storytelling Workshop
Students find their voice by telling their own story.An interactive workshop where students explore their own stories, identity, and aspirations through creative writing and storytelling. Designed to build confidence, literacy, and self-expression using the 4H's Framework. Can be used to strengthen and prepare for college and scholarship applications.
Program Specs
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