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From Aspiring Athlete to Children's Book Champion: Franklin Edwards on Faith & Inspiration

• Ella Parlor • Season 2 • Episode 11

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Summary

Join Ella Parlor for an inspiring conversation with Franklin Edwards, a young author and entrepreneur who's turning his passion for faith and social-emotional learning into a powerful mission. Discover how Franklin went from dreaming of sports stardom to writing 15 impactful books that tackle issues like forgiveness, bullying, and self-acceptance. Learn about his deep faith, how it fuels his work, and his exciting plans to bring books (and ice cream!) to communities with his ice cream Book-mobile.

Highlights

  • Franklin's unexpected transition from aspiring athlete to successful author.
  • The importance of instilling strong values in children to shape a brighter future.
  • How Franklin's Christian faith infuses his children's literature.
  • Franklin's journey from opening a bookstore to launching his outreach-focused "Book-mobile."

Quotes

  • "When you help kids, you're in turn helping your future..." – Franklin
  • "I'm constantly in prayer all day long..." – Franklin
  • "...if I had any children I'd support you if I knew any young kids I would..." – Franklin
  • "Just because a child is not quote yours does not mean that you can't be involved in that child's life..." – Franklin
  • "I don’t have to give birth to be invested in the future of children… it’s our job as a adults to be a part of the community." – Ella Parlor

Keywords & Themes

  • Children's books, faith-based literature, social-emotional learning, entrepreneurship, community outreach, forgiveness, bullying, self-acceptance, inspiration

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