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Lil Herbie

The Mascot Promoting Awareness and self confidence among urban Youth

Lil Herbie is a charismatic, energetic, and empowering African American mascot who is dedicated to inspiring, educating, and motivating youth. He embodies positive values such as resilience, kindness, self-confidence, and the importance of learning. Lil Herbie serves as a role model for children, guiding them through important life lessons in a relatable and fun way. He is featured in a book series, animated series, and has an affirmation doll designed to uplift and encourage children. Lil Herbie is also available for school assemblies and community events, bringing messages of hope, growth, and the power of education to every child he meets.

Lil Herbie Book Series

Herbie's New Home

Being a grandparent is an amazing job. Having a grandchild that has some challenges can be hard. Herbie was challenged with stuttering, not quite an unfamiliar challenge to his grandmother. She too was challenged with stuttering as a young child. Herbie's grandmother was determined to make the challenge a lot easier for him, by writing this very affectionate story for Herbie.

Children who stutter will experience many different emotions on any given day. Becoming frustrated can be an acceletrator to their inability to vocalize their thoughts. These fun books will allow your child to see what he or she can bring to the lives of others, and how special they really are!

Herbie Goes to School

Herbie Goes To School is an encouraging children’s book that follows Herbie as he begins a new school journey filled with excitement, challenges, and growth. As Herbie navigates the classroom, friendships, and learning new routines, he learns the importance of believing in himself, making positive choices, and showing up with confidence.

Through relatable moments and gentle lessons, this story helps children understand that it’s okay to feel nervous about new experiences and that courage grows when they try their best. Herbie Goes To School reinforces self-confidence, responsibility, and kindness while reminding young readers that their voice matters and they are capable of success.

Herbie Va A La Escuela

Este es el segundo libro de la colección de libros de la serie Lil Herbie dirigida a niños de cuatro a diez años.

La familia de Herbie se mudó a otro estado y compró una nueva casa, y ahora Lil Herbie debe ir a una nueva escuela y hacer nuevos amigos. Tiene miedo y no quiere ir. Teme que todos los niños se rían de él porque tartamudea. Pero finalmente va a la escuela y pronto se da cuenta de que no es tan malo como pensaba.

A menudo, lo que más temes resulta estar sólo en tu propia mente. Independientemente de lo que enfrenten los niños, ya sea tartamudez, baja autoestima o cualquier otra cosa, la voz de cada niño importa y siempre deben saber que ellos también son especiales.

Herbie's New Friend

In his third book, Herbie’s New Friend, Herbie learns what true friendship looks like when Reggie, a new kid at school, stands up for Herbie after bullies ridicule him for his stutter. Not only does Reggie stand up for Herbie, but he also instills wisdom beyond his years—that everyone is created differently with talents that make you special in your own way. Equating Herbie’s stuttering with his own poor eyesight, Reggie convinces Herbie of the truth: that nothing is wrong with them, and they are perfectly unique as they are.

A Leader Guided By God

A Leader Guided By God shares the courageous story behind Mayor Reggie Burgess and teaches children that their past and where they come from do not determine their future. Through faith, perseverance, and positive choices, this inspiring book shows young readers how to trust God’s guidance, lead with integrity, and Win. Every. Day. as confident, purpose-driven leaders—right where they are.

Lil Herbie and the Big Feelings Inside Me

COMING SOON!

Lil Herbie and the Big Feelings Inside Me is a heartfelt children’s book that helps kids understand, name, and healthily manage their emotions. Through Lil Herbie’s relatable experiences, young readers learn that it’s okay to feel big emotions—and that they are not alone in how they feel.

This empowering story teaches children how to recognize feelings like anger, sadness, frustration, and happiness, while learning positive ways to express those emotions. With simple language and meaningful lessons, the book encourages self-awareness, emotional regulation, and confidence.