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Precious Batten, Empowers Children with Heartfelt Book, Ouch You Hit Me

Hailing from New Jersey, Precious Batten is a modern-day Wonder Woman (Nubia). Juggling roles as an educator, actress, and author, she...

Nov 25, 20232 min read

My debut Holiday Book, The Christmas Lesson: Unwrapping Love and Joy, is now available! Tailored for kids aged 4 to 11, The Christmas...

Nov 25, 20231 min read

Established in September 2021, Next Chapter Bookstore and Gift-shop is a thoughtfully curated retail space located within Ben's Boyz...

Nov 20, 20232 min read

I’m pleased to announce our membership with Literacy Nation. Led by Richard E. Ashby Jr. and Naomi Dunsten-White, LiteracyNation is on a...

Nov 18, 20231 min read

Joy Comes: A Story of Fatherhood made its heartwarming debut in Greensboro, NC, at Next Chapter Bookstore and Gift-shop on July 15, 2023....

Nov 16, 20231 min read

I'm thrilled to announce that Joy Comes: A Book of Self Love made its proud debut right in my hometown of Greensboro, NC, at Next Chapter...

Nov 5, 20231 min read

Wednesday, October 18th tested my resilience. My room resembled a disaster zone thanks to my mischievous dog Oreo, and I encountered an...

Oct 20, 20231 min read

Everyone is created differently. One thing that sets me apart is my lazy eye (amblyopia). I struggled with shyness, often avoiding eye...

Oct 12, 20231 min read

My daughter, Haelee, and I are all about mental and physical wellness. She’s an avid Yogi, while I find my peace in weightlifting and...

Oct 9, 20232 min read