In A New Kind of Hustle, Dr. Sugar Lee Lewis shares her story of poverty to success. As a little girl, she lived in a rat infested home and ate out of the garbage. But, as an adult, she has found success and has helped others do the same. Read the entire story to learn exactly how Dr. Lewis gave the word “hustle” a new meaning.
This short, easy-to-read, story touches on issues like poverty, bullying, self-esteem, and healthy eating. It teaches the importance of family, community service, learning from others, and helping others. Finally it offers inspiration and motivation to: Finish High School and Complete Higher Education
The discussion questions in the back of the book are designed to increase: Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Creative Writing, Interest in Reading
The discussion questions reinforce the following reading comprehension skills:
Theme/Concept, Inferencing, Cause and Effect, Paraphrasing, Sequencing/Classifying, Summarizing, Details, Literary Elements
“Dr. Lewis’s story of perseverance and creative ingenuity will help so many people gain self-esteem, inspiration and hope.” Charles Wolford II, Executive Director, The Turn-Around Agenda - Dallas, TX
“This book will have a profound impact on students’ motivation to complete high school and desire to go to college.” Dr. Grace LaJoy, Author,
A Gifted Child in Foster Care: A Story of Resilience
This short, easy-to-read, story touches on issues like poverty, bullying, self-esteem, and healthy eating. It teaches the importance of family, community service, learning from others, and helping others. Finally it offers inspiration and motivation to: Finish High School and Complete Higher Education
The discussion questions in the back of the book are designed to increase: Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Creative Writing, Interest in Reading
The discussion questions reinforce the following reading comprehension skills:
Theme/Concept, Inferencing, Cause and Effect, Paraphrasing, Sequencing/Classifying, Summarizing, Details, Literary Elements
“Dr. Lewis’s story of perseverance and creative ingenuity will help so many people gain self-esteem, inspiration and hope.” Charles Wolford II, Executive Director, The Turn-Around Agenda - Dallas, TX
“This book will have a profound impact on students’ motivation to complete high school and desire to go to college.” Dr. Grace LaJoy, Author,
A Gifted Child in Foster Care: A Story of Resilience
