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Jerald Levon Hoover

Born

The United States

Website

http://www.TheHeroBookSeries.com

Genre

Young Adult, Children's

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Jerald LeVon Hoover became the published author of a Young Adult (YA) title, one of a few books targeted toward young Black and Brown boys ages 12 and up, “My Friend, My Hero”. This novella has become a staple, as recommended reading in elementary through high schools across the country and around the world. According to BlackBoard African-American Booksellers, that is a distinct honor Hoover shares with a short list of African American male YA authors including: Walter Dean Myers, Kevin Powell, Kwame Alexander, Ralph Burgess, and Jason Reynolds. “My Friend, My Hero”, the first of four in a four book series Hoover calls, ‘The Hero Book Series’ is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a commemorative edition that includes an addendum of book Jerald LeVon Hoover became the published author of a Young Adult (YA) title, one of a few books targeted toward young Black and Brown boys ages 12 and up, “My Friend, My Hero”. This novella has become a staple, as recommended reading in elementary through high schools across the country and around the world. According to BlackBoard African-American Booksellers, that is a distinct honor Hoover shares with a short list of African American male YA authors including: Walter Dean Myers, Kevin Powell, Kwame Alexander, Ralph Burgess, and Jason Reynolds. “My Friend, My Hero”, the first of four in a four book series Hoover calls, ‘The Hero Book Series’ is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a commemorative edition that includes an addendum of book discussion questions and now available; a full curriculum with a companion Student Success Guidebook, Teacher’s Guide, and Unit Assessments containing lesson plans. The goal is to promote Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in the classroom by providing strategies for students to make better choices and gain much needed confidence to support and unleash their inner greatness.

Hoover is an award winning author having written the four novellas of his acclaimed, The Hero Book Series with the word ‘hero’ within each title by design. “My Friend, My Hero”, “He Was My Hero, Too”, “A Hopeful Hero”, and “Hoop Hero” all have meaning. Hoover states, “Exposing Black and Brown children to a barrage of negative imagery and expecting their positive self-image to remain intact is ridiculous, insensitive, and unfair.”

Hoover then adds, “Young Black and Brown men and women are focused, gifted, driven, intelligent, and masterful at a host of other talents besides rap music and competitive sports; of which carries no shame, but we have other skill sets of significant influence. We are men and women of honor and integrity, regardless of whether we are born into poverty or wealth. But how can young Black and Brown men and women, or men and women of any race for that matter, define themselves and live up to their full potential if they only receive distorted representations?” Hoover asserts, “’My Friend, My Hero’ is intended for all youth, but I gave the spotlight to young, Black and Brown male and females because of the dire need to have access to more positive representations of themselves to which they can relate.” Hoover travels the country and abroad offering writing workshops for students, parent and family workshops as well as professional development for school staff.

“Mr. Hoover was an invited guest motivational speaker at the school. He spoke to students in grades 3 through 6. As an accomplished writer, author and speaker, he was able to capture the essential of what is takes to be an effective writer and reader. The manner in which he held the attention ofthe students was riveting.” --Dr. Tracie Thaim, EdD Principal, PS 9 Yonkers, NY

“Mr. Hoover showed excellent classroom management skills and developed a rapport with our scholars and staff. At the end of his 4-week speaking engagement, with three 8th grade classes, I had an ELA and Social Studies teacher request Mr. Hoover return with the sequel, “He Was My Hero Too.” Mr. Hoover made such an impact on our scholars, that we invited him back as our Keynote speaker at our 8th grade graduation in June 2017.” --Latisha Jackson - Parent Coordinator, Mott Hall IV Middle School ...more

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Average rating: 4.78 · 87 ratings · 76 reviews · 13 distinct works • Similar authors

	My Friend, My Hero (The Hero Book Series) (Volume 1) 4.79 avg rating — 47 ratings — published 2001 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	He Was My Hero Too 4.82 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2002 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Hopeful Hero 4.73 avg rating — 15 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Basketball Hero is Born: The Hero Book Series 4.86 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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