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ranklin Edwards, at the young age of 21, wrote his first book titled “Just Be Yourself,” marking the beginning of his journey as an author. Since then, he has gone on to write and publish eleven Christianbased children’s books that focus on teaching positive social behavior. Some of his notable book titles include “Just Be Yourself,” “Bullies Made David Cry,” “The Color of My Skin Doesn’t Blend In,” “How to Apologize,” “Have Faith,” “Eating Healthy Gives You Super Powers,” “Poems of Life,” “Showing Forgiveness,” “It’s OK to Stutter,” “Taking Accountability,” and “Franklin el Consejero.” Driven by his passion for literature, Franklin established his own publishing company, where he now independently publishes books for other authors. Additionally, he is the proud owner of a bookstore (Franklin Books) located in Willow Bend Mall, Plano, Texas. At his store, Franklin not only sells his own books but also showcases works by other talented authors. Recognizing the importance of engaging with young minds, Franklin conducts school visits where he shares his expertise in public speaking and entrepreneurship. He also addresses the issue of bullying,
Franklin Books is located at: The Shops at Willow Bend Mall 6121 W Park Blvd Plano, TX 75093 *Level 1, near LensCrafters
providing valuable insights on how to deal with such challenges. Furthermore, Franklin educates children on important life topics through workshops, guiding them to write and publish their own books. At the age of 23, Franklin has set ambitious goals for himself. He plans to release five more books that focus on social-emotional learning by the end of this year. His ultimate mission is to spread positive, faith-based messages through literature, touching the hearts of readers and inspiring them to embrace kindness, empathy, and resilience. Values Honesty, accountability, and integrity. These values are rooted in humankindness. We are focused on exercising compassion in all that we do honoring all human beings. Mission Empower children to foster positive social behavior & embrace self-confidence through the lens of Christian values.
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