Tommy Tortuga

Tommy Tortuga is no ordinary box turtle! In this 2 volume set, Tommy uses creativity, determination and teamwork to turn an idea into reality. You just can’t judge a turtle by the shell! However, along his adventure, Tommy notices that something has changed with the kids around him. He finds himself in a curious dilemma that is a timely metaphor with today’s society. Will Tommy persevere? Have you had a “Tommy” moment recently?

Author Biography

Matthew Lapides has been on an adventure of entrepreneurship since the early 1990’s. He is always curious, and opportunities have taken him around the globe where he has witnessed dreams, desire, triumph and defeat. Matthew is inspired by both art and science. He is a critical thinker but also a creative dreamer. For Matthew, those are the delicious ingredients for the recipe of his complicated projects. It must make the people around him nuts, but the results are often curious things of beauty… at least to somebody. Sometimes serious, sometimes silly, always stoic and tirelessly creative, Matthew’s hallmark is helping to empower others to be more. This is one of the many themes of Tommy Tortuga, his örst children’s book. Matthew is the Founder of Sprout Publishing, LLC. James R. Patterson is a New York based artist and illustrator who has diverse background in the art and design industry.