Strong
A fresh, charming picture book that shows there are lots of ways to be STRONG. Rob dreams of becoming a champion strongman. He wants to flip huge tires, lug boulders, and haul trucks — and someday be the strongest man in the world! But he feels like he can’t fit in with his bright leggings, unicorn T-shirts, and rainbow-dyed hair. Will Rob find a way to step into his true self and be a champion? With bold illustrations and an engaging, informative text, Strong introduces readers to Rob Kearney and his journey from an athletic kid trying to find his place to the world’s first openly gay professional strongman.
Eric Rosswood
School/Library Visit Information
Eric uses his book, STRONG, to show that everyone is strong in their own unique ways and we all gather strength from various places. His school visits focus on emotional strength, resilience, kindness, anti-bullying, fitting in vs. belonging, the difference between upstander and bystander, and more. Eric will also give a brief intro on how he became an author and will discuss how he comes up with ideas, his writing process, and the collaboration involved in publishing. His sessions include and activity and a brief Q&A session.
Please contact him at [email protected]