Dwayne Clark: Author
Written from a child’s point of view, the first three books – “One on One from Dad to Son: Lessons in Basketball and Discipline”, “Me, My Mom, and My First Violin”, and “Christmas, Family, and Basketball From the Garden State to the Great Lakes” are available on Amazon.
“There is a need for more books that portray African American families in a positive way. It is not only beneficial for children of color, but for all kids who read the books,” says Dwayne. Dwayne’s love of performing and his role as a youth motivational speaker inspired the books.
He realized that his children’s experiences supported messages he was using at schools and workshops. By telling stories from a child’s point of view, he hopes the books will educate children about the effort required to foster a unique talent.
“One on One” is the story of a father sharing his love of basketball with his son DJ. DJ learns about the history and fundamentals of basketball while gaining the self-discipline that can help him succeed in all areas of his life.
Me, My Mom, and My First Violin” tells the story of how Jada’s artistic family supported and influenced her musical career, and the dedication and commitment it takes to be successful. In the book, Jada’s violin teacher Amy Beshara teaches her to take chances and develop self-confidence.
“Christmas, Family, and Basketball From the Garden State to the Great Lakes” describes a road trip to their grandparents and the lessons learned as the children learn about their family history.
"All of the books in the series encourage children to follow their dreams and apply what they learn to achieve success for the rest of their lives,” says Clark.