Team LMio Foundation’s Poetic Archives program turns middle and high school students into published authors through literacy, creativity, and inspiration from legends who changed the world.
Team LMio Foundation was co-founded by L’Mio Edwards, a student athlete who earned a Congressional Certificate for Humanitarian Service at age 14 for running 5K a day for 30 days during the pandemic to raise over $10,000 to feed families that didn’t have food due to Covid related problems.
Later on, noticing some disadvantaged student athletes at competitions couldn’t afford proper track shoes, L’Mio created a program that gave students the shoes they needed while asking for something meaningful in return: their words.
Today, Team LMio Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating in schools across Southern California, turning students into published authors and introducing them to the world of Track and Field through the Poetic Archives program.
A classroom program that transforms students into published authors by having them write poetry about legends that shaped history, and celebrating their work at world class Track & Field events alongside elite athletes.
STUDENT AUTHORS
Over 140 students from Lorbeer Middle School in Diamond Bar, CA participated in their Volume 1. Thus, becoming published authors, meeting Olympic athletes at MtSAC Relays, and receiving a visit from the city’s Mayor.
Pomona Unified School District is where it all began. Lorbeer Middle School · Volume 1
The Work Is Real
The Impact Is Lasting
“Students have powerful voices and they can accomplish anything they put their minds to.”
From classrooms to track meets and young published authors, Team LMio Foundation is community in action.
Join the growing community of teachers who are turning their students into published authors. It’s free, it’s meaningful, and it works.
The Poetic Archives program is free for schools and classrooms to join. Infact, 80% of net profit goes to school or organiztion
Students write original poems about historical figures. Builds literacy and critical thinking.
Every participating student’s poem is featured in a professionally published book.
Students receive complimentary passes to high profile Track & Field events and meet Olympic athletes.
Your school and students are celebrated in their city. Plus the program creates money for your school or organization.
Original illustrations by students bring the legends to life in every volume
Contact Team LMio Foundation to get your school in the Poetic Archives program. We’ll walk you through everything. It’s simple, free, and transformative.
Team LMio Foundation · 112 Harvard Ave N 2027, Claremont, CA 91711
Empowering students through literacy, creativity, inspiration, and facilitating elite athletic and cultural experiences. A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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