009: Keshawn Dodds | Menzuo: The Calling of the Sun Prince
b'Keshawn Dodds is an author, actor, motivational speaker and advocate for education. Inspired by the death of his best friend, Marcus McDowell, Mr. Keshawn Dodds is on a mission to help all youth enjoy the love of reading and education. Mr. Dodds\' eight book series will inspire people to not only read his books, but to continue to grow their love of reading with other books.
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\\nThe Book: Menzuo: The Calling of the Sun Prince
\\nA Science-Fiction Novel
\\nAn 11-year old who finds something out before his 12th birthday
\\nA new Superhero
\\nWritten for all ages
\\nApril 16th was the day he was found
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\\nThe Author:
\\nGrew up in Springfield Massachusetts
\\nWanted to be a fireman and athlete
\\nThe Boys and Girls Club was a big help growing up
\\nBoth his father and best friend passed away from Cancer
\\nExcelled in Football and Writing
\\nBook he admires:
\\nMakes Me Wanna Holler by Nathan McCall
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\\nThe Mindset:
\\nEnglish professor motivated him to do something with the idea
\\nSays "Your Can\'t is My Can"
\\nWrote late nights after family is in bed sleeping
\\nAcquired a Lexile score to make book readily available in the schools
\\n"Just Write! Because if you don\'t write your story, it will never be told"
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\\nThank You for finishing your book Keshawn and for sharing your message with the world!
\\nListen to the episode to hear the Tip he provides for the soon-to-be published authors.
\\nLearn alot more about Keshawn Dodds at www.keshawndodds.com'