Valerie Thompkins

Valerie Thompkins, author of Girls Like Me, is an Atlanta based speaker, consultant, and finance professional who is passionate about diversity and representation in children’s books. She encourages children to explore STEM and other career fields from an early age and she believes in highlighting stories which showcase families of all backgrounds in positive, main character roles. She helps individuals achieve success in book marketing with over 15,000 book sales since 2021. She facilitates her "career day" presentation at schools, libraries, and community groups. Beyond her work as an author, she is an IT Project Manager. Valerie is on a mission to empower children and families to explore diverse literature and develop a healthy attitude towards reading. Stay connected with Valerie on Instagram and TikTok: @authorvaleriethompkins or www.authorvaleriethompkins.com.