darryl myers
the lollipop
trail blazers
Welcome to The Lollipop Trailblazers!
Welcome to the official website for The Lollipop Trailblazers, a heartwarming children’s book by Darryl M. Myers. Inspired by his own grandchildren and experiences as a retired U.S. Army Senior Non-commissioned Officer, Darryl brings a powerful message of diversity, equality, and acceptance to young readers. In a world where children encounter people from many different backgrounds, The Lollipop Trailblazers helps them recognize the beauty of individual differences, with an engaging story that makes learning these values fun and accessible.
Join a group of cousins on an adventurous summer journey to a hilltop, where they discover a field of colorful, uniquely flavored lollipops that mirror the diversity of the world around them. Through their experience, they begin to understand that the world is filled with wonderful people, each unique and worth celebrating. The Lollipop Trailblazers is an excellent resource for parents, teachers, and caregivers who want to start meaningful conversations with children about acceptance and empathy.
Let’s help children see the world through a lens of kindness, understanding, and respect. Dive in, explore, and discover resources to make your own discussions about diversity and equality even more impactful.
Blazing A Trail For Acceptance: The Story Of The Lollipop Trailblazers
The narrative centers on a group of pals, each of whom is unique in their own way. The characters represent a range of ethnicities, cultures, and abilities, making them easily relatable to children from all backgrounds. The book embarks on a journey of discovery for the reader as the characters explore their differences, learning to appreciate and celebrate them as strengths rather than weaknesses.
The book’s central message is about embracing diversity and inclusion and the power of acceptance in creating a more inclusive society. Myers emphasizes that while we may all look different, have different beliefs, and come from different backgrounds, we all have the same desire to be loved, respected, and included.
About The Author
Born and raised in Washington D.C., I joined the military at a young age and am currently retired from the United States Army and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). My entire career has been based on the help, aid and assistance to others in need. I am a former Suicide Prevention Program Manager, Prevention Coordinator, Risk Reduction Program Manager, Drug Testing Coordinator and Acting Alcohol and Drug Control Officer (ADCO), which I served proudly for the Department of Defense (DoD).
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Explore Our Story and Values
- Learn more about the inspiration behind The Lollipop Trailblazers on our About the Author page.
- Browse educational resources and activity ideas that can help make reading this story an interactive learning experience on our Resources page.
- Share your own Trailblazer experiences or join our community of parents, teachers, and caregivers who support inclusion on our Community page.
