Self-Awareness
Children recognize strengths, identity, emotions, and the power of positive self-belief.
Birth through third grade · In person or virtual
Every child deserves to see possibility in the story.
The Little Brown Boy & Girl Live Learning Experience brings books to life through bilingual storytelling, original music, movement, affirmations, and two lovable live characters.
I can do it!¡Yo puedo hacerlo!
English + SpanishBilingual participation and affirmations
Birth-3rd GradeAge-appropriate learning and joy
30 min-3 hoursFlexible formats for your community
Featured in museums · Featured by the Chicago Mayor’s Office · Featured at Ohio AEYC
See it in action
Watch the Live Learning Experience.
See how storytelling, music, movement, bilingual affirmations, and live characters create a moment children remember.
The experience
Not just a reading. A moment children join.
Children read, repeat, sing, move, laugh, and practice language that strengthens confidence, kindness, courage, pride, and respect.
StoryA live, interactive reading that makes literacy feel personal.
MusicAn original theme song in English and Spanish.
MovementA dance-and-sing-along that invites every child in.
BelongingLive characters and affirmations help children feel seen.
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Whole-child learning
A story that supports every area of social-emotional learning.
Little Brown Boy gives educators and caregivers a joyful way to reinforce the five CASEL social-emotional learning competencies through story, affirmation, music, conversation, and movement.
Built for classrooms and communitiesThe experience connects literacy and identity with practical opportunities to name feelings, practice empathy, make thoughtful choices, and strengthen belonging.
Little Brown BoyStory · Music · Movement · Affirmation
Self-Management
Affirmations, movement, and participation help children practice courage, focus, and confidence.
Social Awareness
Diverse characters and bilingual learning encourage empathy, inclusion, and respect for others.
Relationship Skills
Shared reading, call-and-response, and group activities build listening, communication, and cooperation.
Responsible Decision-Making
Story moments invite children to consider kindness, justice, consequences, and constructive choices.
Restorative practices in action
The book and live experience help build the relationships and shared language that make restorative classrooms possible.
The music
Words children can sing, remember, and believe.
Play the official word video and let children follow along with a song created to reinforce confidence, identity, and possibility.
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Programs & pricing
Three ways to bring the experience to your children.
Every format blends literacy, social-emotional learning, identity, belonging, and joyful participation.
Level 1
The Live Assembly
Custom quote
A high-energy whole-school experience.
- 45-50 minute live program
- Interactive book reading
- English/Spanish music and affirmations
- Little Brown Boy & Girl live characters
- Student participation and movement
Level 2 · Signature
The Full-Day Residency
$5,000
A deeper day of learning for multiple groups.
- Two to three assemblies
- Grade-level classroom workshops
- Teacher SEL activity guide
- Live characters, music and affirmations
- Planning call with the school team
Level 3
The District Experience
$10,000
A coordinated multi-school experience at scale.
- Multi-school program package
- Assemblies and workshops
- District-level planning
- Take-home materials available
- Sponsorship conversation available
Final pricing is confirmed after scope, attendance, travel, schedule, and add-ons are reviewed. Submission of a request does not reserve a date.
Books, bundles & take-home kits
Let the learning travel home.
Order Little Brown Boy: You Can Do All You Set Your Mind To for your family, classroom, school, district, or community. Bulk orders can include books, activity books, coloring books, and character posters.
Available from major booksellers
The experience in action
Real children. Real classrooms. Real joy.
From story time to movement and affirmation, every experience invites children to participate, imagine, and believe in themselves.
Trusted voices
Educators believe in the message.
School leaders and educators share why Little Brown Boy belongs in homes, classrooms, and communities.
“You are definitely on to something BIG! Speaking to the social-emotional needs of our young men in today’s climate is so needed. I enjoyed the consistency and repetition of the introduction on each page: ‘Little brown boy, did you know…?’ I can picture smiling faces as children read along with a parent, teacher, or guardian. Thank you for sharing this timeless yet refreshingly current message with the world! I will be purchasing a copy for my son!”Darnell Weathersby, M.Ed. · Assistant Principal
“Reflecting on my experience as an adolescent, I understand the importance of affirmation in the life of a child—and even more so for children of color. Little Brown Boy communicates just that: empowerment and encouragement that reinforces positive self-assessment in children and the child in us all!”Paris Cannon, M.Ed. · Educator
“Every parent and teacher in America who is responsible for raising, educating, or nurturing Black and Brown children needs to purchase Little Brown Boy.”April Brooker, Ph.D. · Education Administrator
“It’s perfect! I’ve never read a more meaningful children’s book for Brown boys. Every page speaks of the experiences our students face. This book will be around for a long time.”Charles A. Carter, M.A. · Education Administrator
The story and the mission
Children should see themselves as capable of anything.
Robert H. Marshall Jr. is the author of Little Brown Boy: You Can Do All You Set Your Mind To and creator of The Little Brown Boy & Girl Live Learning Experience.
His work brings together storytelling, affirmation, culture, and community to help children build confidence, celebrate who they are, and imagine what is possible. Illustrated by Anthony Gonzalez, the book celebrates confidence, family, diversity, justice, kindness, education, and courage. The Spanish edition, Pequeño Niño Moreno, extends the message to bilingual families and learning communities.
Book Robert and the ExperienceFrequently asked questions
What schools and families ask.
What ages is the experience designed for?
The core experience is designed for children from birth through third grade. Content, pacing, and participation can be adapted to the age and size of your audience.
Is the program bilingual?
Yes. The experience can include English and Spanish theme-song moments, affirmations, and connections to Pequeño Niño Moreno.
Can we add books or student materials?
Yes. Books, activity books, coloring books, and posters can be added as take-home kits or classroom resources. Pricing depends on quantity and delivery needs.
Is the program aligned with social-emotional learning?
Yes. The experience is built around all five CASEL competencies and supports literacy, identity, belonging, and positive participation.
Do you offer virtual programs?
Yes. Virtual classroom readings and selected virtual programming are available.
How do we hold a date?
Submit a booking request first. A date is not reserved until availability, scope, pricing, and agreement details are confirmed.
Request a booking
Bring the experience to your children.
Tell us about your school, organization, audience, and preferred date. We’ll review your request and follow up about availability, scope, and next steps.
Questions?
info@roberthmarshall.com
708-548-9209