Once Upon a You

In his first children's book, Super Bowl champion and 3x NFL Pro Bowler Keyshawn Johnson shows kids everywhere that they are the authors of their own destinies.

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Hardcover • 36 pages • 9 in x 11 in • Ages 3-8
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Keyshawn Johnson

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In his first children's book, Super Bowl champion and 3x NFL Pro Bowler Keyshawn Johnson shows kids everywhere that they are the authors of their own destinies.

“This book is a celebration of your unique story. Remember, YOU are the author of your life. Embrace your passions, trust yourself, and don't let anyone define your potential. Your possibilities are limitless.” —Keyshawn Johnson

The story of you
began the day you were born.
With each passing year,
as you grow and change,
so does the story of you.

In every story,
there will always be ups and downs,
twists and turns,
excitement, and mystery.

But what will happen next
in the story of you?

Born and raised in South Los Angeles, Keyshawn Johnson faced numerous challenges and was often told what he could not achieve. Surrounded by adversity, he chose instead to listen to his inner voice and pursue his dreams. And in this new picture book, Keyshawn urges young children to do the same. So, gather your strengths, your talents, your ideas, because the next chapter starts now . . . and it’s going to be amazing.

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  • Keyshawn Johnson

    Keyshawn Johnson, a Super Bowl champion and three-time NFL Pro Bowler, currently serves as co-host on FS1’s daily studio show SPEAK. Prior to joining FOX Sports, he enjoyed lengthy careers in television and the NFL. A two-time All-American standout at USC, Keyshawn went on to win a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a decorated eleven-year NFL career. Shortly after retirement, he joined ESPN and served as an analyst across various studio shows and major events for the network for well over a decade. Keyshawn is the proud dad of Maia, Keyshawn Jr., London, Vance, and Shyla. He loves kids and loves being a dad.

    Keyshawn Johnson 
  • Mona Meslier Menuau

    Mona Meslier Menuau is an illustrator based in the western part of France. She mainly works on children’s literature and educational works, and her artwork has been published all over the world. Mona lives with her son and her fiancé near the sea, where she draws inspiration from the smallest of seashells and the biggest of whales, using nature as her center of gravity and creativity.

    Mona Meslier Menuau 
  • Bettina Bush

    bettina bush is a trusted voice in parenting, multiculturalism, and family entertainment. She began her career at age seven, voicing pop culture icons such as Rainbow Brite. After touring as a recording artist with two Billboard hits, she hosted national radio shows (Parenting Magazine Live!) and podcasts (The Motherhood Corner), and she served as editor-at-large for Working Mother magazine. She loves guesting on shows such as TODAY and Access Hollywood, running her production company, and connecting with her fans at Comicons, all while raising her two multicultural kids.

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