The books
Ten titles. Browse the collection.
Self-published and sold through Amazon, Walmart and Barnes & Noble. Every title follows a young person the world had already decided about.
No. 01 · The debut
My Testimony
Devin's own story: growing up between Rockford and Chicago, hardship, resilience and hope, written during the pandemic as his first book.
$13.99Buy on Amazon
No. 02
Streets to Scholarships
Three high school students from Chicago's south side, and what it costs each of them to get to the other side of graduation.
$14.99Buy on Amazon
No. 03
Mommy, I'm Hungry
A single mother's struggle to keep food on the table, told plainly enough for young readers living the same week.
$9.99Buy on Amazon
No. 04
Dreaming Big Beyond the Sea
Foster kids, Mrs. Clifford and Captain Smith, over one holiday break that turns out to matter.
$12.99Buy on Amazon
No. 05
Champion of the Favela
Raphael De Silva Santos, fighting his way out of a Brazilian slum, in a story about what talent alone doesn't cover.
$11.99Buy on Amazon
No. 06 · Hometown
Just a Kid From the 815
A high school senior weighing college, sport and the pressure of a city that expects him to stay put.
$12.99Buy on Amazon
No. 07 · Tema, Ghana
The Story of the St. Nicholas School
Kofi and his sisters in a deprived community in Tema, Ghana — the school Devin later donated 54 copies of his books to.
$13.99Buy on Amazon
No. 08 · Holiday
Santa's Second List
A Christmas story about the children who get left off the first one.
$9.99Buy on Amazon
No. 09
Fighting the Good Fight: Turning Pain Into Purpose
Resilience, leadership and personal growth — the book behind the keynote of the same name.
$12.99Buy on Amazon
No. 10 · Latest
Thankful For What I Have
A family read-aloud about gratitude — the air you breathe, the socks on your feet — and staying humble while you reach for more.
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Schools and libraries
Classroom and library sets.
Library and classroom copies are available in bundled sets at discounted rates. Tell Devin the grade level, the number of copies and the date you need them by.
