Jackie and The Dreamstalk

Duane C. Wilson is founder of The Spirit of Philanthropy and serves in various roles in the academic and social venture industry. After starting his first business while in high school, he realized he found great joy in advising the youth on starting their own enterprises, and in empowering them to believe that they could achieve anything. Contact for speaking engagements and book accommodations: acalltodream@gmail.com Fan Page: http: //facebook.com/JackieandTheDreamstalk

A percentage of all royalties from this book will benefit global youth programs and activities. - Can one young girl named Jackie change a rooftop into a beautiful garden, and then change that garden into a growing business? Find out just how in this inspiring story that can show anyone how to find their dream, and come up with a plan to make that dream a reality. Mixing a terrific, easy-to-read story with motivational advice on starting a business, this engaging, delightful book for readers of all ages is particularly suitable for kids from ages nine to fourteen years old to learn the basics of starting a business. Jackie Hayes is a clever young girl who's family has fallen on hard times. Her mother is out of work, and there is only so much they can do just to make a nice supper. However, when she visits a neighborhood store, she meets the kind Mrs. Sutton and her giant-like son Paul. From that moment on, a series of events takes place that teaches Jackie everything she needs to change all of their lives for the better. With warmth, inspiration, and guidance, this practical and powerful book will show any young person how to turn any hope into a reality, one well-planned step at a time.- The basics a young person needs to start a business- Eight life lessons - Discussion questions- Learning activities