Follow Tee and her friends as they prove that small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
When Tee visits her Nana at the local retirement home, she finds the once vibrant space filled with silence and sadness. What begins as a simple visit turns into a kid-led mission to bring joy and energy back through a surprise Talent Show.
Together with her Diverse Posse friends and her energetic little sister Tay, Tee gathers the residents to sing, dance, joke, and shine. This book proves that no one is ever too old or too young to share their gifts.
At its heart, this story is about service. Noticing when something’s missing and doing what you can to make it better. Tee and her friends discover that kindness doesn’t just cheer people up. It changes lives. And the best part? Anyone, at any age, can do it.
A faith-driven children’s author passionate about storytelling that educates and inspires. She is the creator of The DP Kids series, short for The Diverse Posse Kids, a heart-filled project that celebrates diversity, friendship, and God’s love.
Her first book introduced the full cast of the DP Kids, while The DP Kids and the Big Surprise Talent Show is the debut character spotlight on Tee, a young girl who learns that serving others brings true joy.
Guided by the Holy Spirit and her deep love for children, Thelma finds purpose in sharing stories that help kids see the beauty in themselves and others. Her books are deeply rooted in faith and shaped by her belief in the power of kindness.
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Thelma regularly reads DP Kids Storytime at children’s churches, libraries, schools, hospitals, and bookstores, bringing smiles and inspiration to audiences young and old.
She believes that when children read books that promote diversity, faith, and compassion, they grow into strong individuals with love for family, community, and themselves.
Based in Corona, California, Thelma enjoys family time, dancing, mystery books, Bible study, and spending time with the elderly. She always finds ways to keep love and laughter at the center of life.
In just a few pages, readers will learn that kindness is a superpower and that acts of kindness, no matter how small, can have an impact. The book encourages teamwork and the idea that joy grows when we share it.
Kids are loving it. Parents are grateful. Teachers are inspired.
This book made my daughter want to plan her own kindness project. We read it twice in one night.
I teared up reading this with my grandson. Beautiful message, beautifully told.
My students were engaged from page one. The Pom Pom Ladies were a class favorite!
The DP Kids remind me of how powerful kids really are. This story gives hope.
Whether you’re an educator, librarian, parent, or community leader, Thelma would love to hear from you. Reach out and let’s keep the kindness going.
