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A UNIQUE & DISTINCTIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Unique, High Quality & patriotic educational Content
We tell stories about great American heroes from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds who shared a common faith in America.
Grounded In Best-In-Class Educational Insights
AMERICAN HEROES CHALLENGE is rooted in a never-before-seen synthesis of seven educational principles to pull kids - especially boys and reluctant readers - into the narrative.
I. Using Gaming & Decision Making In Every Story
Reluctant readers want to be in control of the narrative. They enjoy content where they can influence the outcome or see the impact of bad decisions.
"If you want a boy to read, don't give him a book, give him a game."
- To Be A Boy, To Be a Reader, Dr. William Brozo, George Mason University, International Reading Assoc.
II. Provide Plenty Of Action In Every Mission
Every one of our stories is full of action. While we do not glorify violence, Missions move along briskly, often resulting in life-and-death consequences. The stakes are high, providing a reward for readers who make the right decisions in each story.
“[Reluctant readers’] like... sports, action, and scary stuff.. We should [make these books]" To Be A Boy, To Be a Reader, Dr. William Brozo, George Mason University, International Reading Assoc.
- To Be A Boy, To Be a Reader, Dr. William Brozo, George Mason University, International Reading Assoc.
III. Complement The Reading Experience With Rich & Authentic Imagery
Our Missions combine text and comic book pages in a highly visual, compelling way. Our unique photo-realistic art grab kids’ attention and imagination. Our stories also contain charts, maps and diagrams throughout each Mission and Mission Briefing.
“[Reluctant readers’] need an extra jolt of sound to engage them in reading...”
- Girls & Boys Learn Differently, Dr. Michael Guruan
IV. Combine Text Narrative With Comic Book Panels
Our Missions specifically and clearly show kids how they can became leaders and heroes themselves. This is a highly aspirational concept for 8-12 year old kids, especially boys who are trying to figure their place in the world.
“Boys prefer texts that have a purpose: getting information, making things, and helping others.”
- Girls & Boys Learn Differently, Dr. Michael Guruan
IV. Connect The Reading Experience To Boys' Aspirations
Our Missions specifically and clearly show kids how they can became leaders and heroes themselves. This is a highly aspirational concept for 8-12 year old kids, especially boys who are trying to figure their place in the world.
“Boys prefer texts that have a purpose: getting information, making things, and helping others.”
- Girls & Boys Learn Differently, Dr. Michael Guruan
V. Appeal To Boys' Masculinity
[This Brand] is for all kids, but the stories and characters we choose – even those about female heroes – will all be “traditionally male” in spirit.
“[O]ur ability to promote reading can be greatly enhanced by recognizing biological and developmental differences between the guys and the gals.”
- Alison Haupt, Librarian, Toward a 21st-Century School Library Media Program
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“[Reluctant readers’] like... sports, action, and scary stuff.. We should [make these books]" To Be A Boy, To Be a Reader, Dr. William Brozo, George Mason University, International Reading Assoc.
- To Be A Boy, To Be a Reader, Dr. William Brozo, George Mason University, International Reading Assoc.
VI. Rooted In Authenticity & Real lIfe
CLAYMORE’S HEROES is for kids, parents and grandparents. The olds will learn something new with our stories alongside their kids. We also recommend companion books that help them adults dive deeper into a story. (And seem like the expert to their kids too!)
“[Reluctant readers’] read if Mom or Dad reads too - - Dr. Michele L. Simpson,
not to them but with them.” “Readers, Teachers & Learners”
“[Reluctant readers’] like... sports, action, and scary stuff.. We should [make these books]" To Be A Boy, To Be a Reader, Dr. William Brozo, George Mason University, International Reading Assoc.
- To Be A Boy, To Be a Reader, Dr. William Brozo, George Mason University, International Reading Assoc.
VII. Multi-Generational Appeal
CLAYMORE’S HEROES is for kids, parents and grandparents. The olds will learn something new with our stories alongside their kids. We also recommend companion books that help them adults dive deeper into a story. (And seem like the expert to their kids too!)
“[Reluctant readers’] read if Mom or Dad reads too - - Dr. Michele L. Simpson,
not to them but with them.” “Readers, Teachers & Learners”
“[Reluctant readers’] like... sports, action, and scary stuff.. We should [make these books]" To Be A Boy, To Be a Reader, Dr. William Brozo, George Mason University, International Reading Assoc.
- To Be A Boy, To Be a Reader, Dr. William Brozo, George Mason University, International Reading Assoc.
AMERICAN HEROES CHALLENGE stands for quality, authenticity and attention to historical detail.