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

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

Connect with Guest

• Website: http://www.franklinbooks.store
• Email: [e-mail]
• Social Media: @franklinthehelper on TikTok, Instagram, and

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