NNPA NEWSWIRE- When Bennett Mayco Wilson receives a basketball as a gift from his father on his fourth birthday, young readers will be drawn into the thrilling adventures of Bennett Mayco Wilson’s fictional yet exciting world and learn important childhood lessons alongside him.
By BlackPressUSA
The Hero Book Series by Jerald LeVon Hoover, which includes “A Basketball Hero is Born,” seeks to encourage young people to make a difference in their communities and the world at large.
With the publication of a brand-new children’s novel, widely acclaimed African American author Jerald LeVon Hoover is encouraging young people to once again make a difference in their communities. The brand-new children’s book, A Basketball Hero is Born, has vibrant images that cheer readers’ hearts and keep them turning the pages.
The plot revolves around Bennett Mayco Wilson, who receives a basketball as a birthday present from his father on his fourth birthday. The story unfolds as young Bennett tries to take his new best friend everywhere, including the dinner table, school, and bed when it’s time to sleep.
Young readers will be enticed into Bennett’s fantastical but thrilling world by the book’s vibrant illustrations and will gain important life lessons along the way. A Basketball Hero is Born, a book by Jerald LeVon Hoover that is currently for sale on Amazon, is a part of The Hero Book Series, which places an emphasis on fostering in young readers a passion of sports and friendship.
About The Author
Jerald L. Hoover is a multi-talented individual who has achieved a great deal in the creative, literary, and entertainment worlds. My Friend, My Hero won an award for “Best New Male Writer of the Year” for his fictional novel. Jerald went on to be named a best-selling author among young Black writers in various African American publications from 1994 to 1996. President Bill Clinton presented him with the Writers Corp Award in 1995. Jerald was inducted into the Mount Vernon Boys and Girls Club Hall of Fame in 1998. Jerald has since won several other awards and is a sought-after motivational speaker who overcame a childhood speech impediment.