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King Monte: Are You My P.E. Teacher?

Ten-year-old Monte has always been surrounded by his best friends: kids who look like him, live near him, and go to class with him. But when his mother pushes him into the school’s honors program, Monte feels like he’s stumbled into a whole new world, and despite the fancy calculators and college banners, he’s still not sure this world is better than the one he left behind. One thing that’s certainly different, is Monte’s fourth grade teacher who’s unlike any teacher he’s ever had – he’s a black male.

Monte must decide if succeeding in the honors program is worth the effort – and the risk of failure. Even more importantly, he must convince his old friends that he’s still there for them after the school bell rings, when they all head back to the south side neighborhood and the challenges that await them around each corner.

In a potent blend of realism and hope, Michael Woodward, Jr.’s King Monte: Are You My P.E. Teacher? illustrates a talented African American child’s struggle to find the right role models, conquer self-doubt, and change not just his own life but the lives of the people he loves.

King Monte: The Lost Tiger’s Eye

What happens when a King drops his crown?

From avoiding snapping canine jaws to trespassing in search of a prized possession, life as a fourth-grade honors kid in the Southside neighborhood goes on for Monte.

Each day presents a new challenge at keeping his friends, maintaining good grades, and avoiding hot water at home. Yet lately, Monte has been making some incredibly poor choices that could lead to losing those friends, being expelled from the honors program or worse.

Monte must continue to push through his faults and fears all the while risking friendship and failure. He must learn that he always isn’t right and, sometimes, doing the right thing isn’t always the easy thing to do.

In a whirlwind of social-emotional learning, vulnerability, and hope, Michael Woodward, Jr.’s follow-up King Monte: The Lost Tiger’s Eye illustrates a talented African American child’s struggle to be a leader, make better choices, and be the King [almost] everyone sees him as.

King Monte: Life’s Toughest Choices 

Life’s toughest choices sometimes are in choosing between the easy path and the right one.

Monte Driarson always tries to make the right choices and live up to the “King Monte” nickname his parents gave him. But when his friend Darren falls in with a dangerous crowd, Monte faces some of the toughest decisions of his life.

To make matters worse, there’s a new cop that has been recently assigned to the neighborhood and he’s been asking a lot of tough questions.

When every choice, and answer, has the potential to shape his future, Monte must learn that the path to becoming a true friend often lies in facing life’s toughest challenges head-on.

Dr. Michael Woodward, Jr.’s King Monte: Life’s Toughest Choices draws readers back into Monte Driarson’s inspiring world—where being true to your friends, your family, and yourself can turn any young man into a king.

Young King

All young kings have the potential for greatness and reminding them of this is essential. They must be cherished and challenged all the while being championed to learn and grow. With the help of caring mentors, they can conquer their fears and show the world they’re here to lead through kindness and inspiration.

Beaming with a sense of regal and wonder for young boys everywhere, Dr. Michael Woodward, Jr.’s Young King shares powerful moments of knowledge and encouragement to help all young men to inspire the masses and grow into the kings they are destined to become.

Young Queen

All young queens have the potential for greatness-and reminding them of this is essential. They must be cherished and challenged all the while being championed to learn and grow. With the help of caring mentors, they can conquer their fears and show the world they’re here to lead through kindness and inspiration.

Beaming with a sense of regal and wonder for young girls everywhere, Dr. Michael Woodward, Jr.’s Young Queen shares powerful moments of knowledge and encouragement to help all young women to inspire the masses and grow into the queens they are destined to become.

Penguins Can’t Fly

Finding others to believe in you isn’t always the easiest thing to do, but maybe finding the belief in yourself first is best? On a South African beach, a penguin is determined to fly, even when her peers think penguins are best kept in the sand.

Thousands of miles from her cousins in the snow, Phae the South African Penguin, is determined to soar above the sea using the world around her.

In a blend of belief and determination, Michael A. Woodward, Jr.’s Penguins Can’t Fly creates confidence for all readers in search of belief in themselves when it may be tough to find it within the world around them.

The Nicest Nile Crocodile

Gaining someone’s trust is tough anywhere, but when everyone you meet thinks you’re going to eat them, it can feel impossible. On Africa’s mightiest river, the nicest Nile crocodile tries his hardest, but he just can’t get it right. To make matters worse, he’s got a throbbing toothache without an end in sight.

Take a journey near the African pyramids and meet an unusually nice Nile crocodile desperate to find friendship and help for a growing tooth infection. The bond he creates with an unfamiliar Egyptian bird leads to a special relationship between two unlikely species.

In a blend of trust and misunderstanding, Michael A. Woodward, Jr.’s The Nicest Nile Crocodile creates hope for all readers in search of friendship and unity.

There’s Something About Mommy

Teeming with warmth and admiration for mothers everywhere, There’s Something About Mommy whisks you through a day in the life of a young boy entranced by the love he has for his mommy. The experiences they share hint at their unbreakable and everlasting bond.

Forever A Scholar

Tipping the scales with hope and inspiration for children everywhere, Forever A Scholar pushes readers to see themselves as the scholars they already are. The test of a scholar is immeasurable, but a scholar always finds a way to prevail and inspire the masses.

Father Father: An Ode To The Fatherless

In a culture where boys can easily sink under feelings of isolation and abandonment, Father Father addresses a harsh reality with gentle, and sometimes hauntingly familiar, words. Across the nation, countless boys are dealing with the same pain: They are growing up without their fathers.

Through The Window

If you could see the whole world through your bedroom window, would you look through it? Would you mine caves for diamonds and rubies? Would you do battle with ten-foot tarantulas? Or would you stay in your room with your books and your mind closed to the world? From Africa’s Great Rift Valley to the Australian Outback, Michael A. Woodward Jr.’s Through The Window takes readers on adventures across the world through the imaginative mind of a young scholar who escapes through her bedroom window.

The Talk: Conversations Between A Black Father and His Son 

Many will never know what it’s like for black fathers to have The Talk… When a black father and his son sit down to talk, deep, and often difficult, stories flow between them. The hope and pride that a father feels when he looks at his son teeters on the edge of his fears about the world and his need to prepare his son for life’s toughest moments. From racism to police brutality, Michael A. Woodward, Jr.’s The Talk: Conversations Between A Black Father And His Son offers a glimpse into the conversations that connect the souls of black fathers and their sons, ultimately leading to stronger young men and safer, more vibrant communities.

That’s My Daddy

A father and son’s bond is like no other. Shaped by high-fives, secret crushes, foot-races, and shiny gold jewelry, it’s no surprise this bond is everlasting! 

Oozing with warmth and wonder for fathers and sons everywhere, Michael A. Woodward, Jr.’s That’s My Daddy whisks you through the highs and lows of everyday life for a loving father finding the perfect work-life balance for him and his adoring son. The experiences they share will live forever within their hearts and illustrate the importance of fathers being a constant part of their sons’ lives.

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