BPL Local Authors Reading Challenge: Cedric L. Threatt

Birmingham's Cedric L. Threatt, who has self-published nearly 20 books over the past decade, has answered the Birmingham Public Library’s Local Authors Online Reading Challenge.

Threatt, who has participated in several BPL Local Authors Expo events over the years, this week shared for our patrons a YouTube video of him reading his latest two books – The Bully Proof Vest and Black Like Me.

See the link to Threatt reading his books by clicking here https://youtu.be/hiijq5AaRoU 

The Bully Proof Vest addresses bullying, a serious problem in schools across the country. Studies show that over 160,000 children a day stay home from school because of it. While there are various opinions on how to prevent it, author and poet, Cedric L. Threatt, offers a lighthearted solution. The book was written to show children that they are never alone and to help them realize their value and feel more confident.

 Click here for a link to “The Bully Proof Vest”

Black Like Me: A Celebration of Daily Black History was written to showcase a positive image of black people. Threatt says in every community across America, you can find black people who are doing extraordinary things and deserve to be celebrated.

“This book serves as a reminder to young people everywhere that they do not have to look to celebrities or famous people to find positive role models they can look up to and be proud of,” Threatt said. “They’re among them every single day. Some of them may even be in their own home.”

Click here for a link to “Black Like Me” 

Author Cedric L. Threatt
About the author: 

A Birmingham native, Threatt is an author/consultant and speaker. Billing himself as “Cedric the Edu-tainer,” Threatt has a passion for writing about topics to help readers overcome challenges such as being laid off, building self-esteem, and educating young people.

As a veteran of self-publishing books, Threatt often gives workshops on the dos and don'ts. he also gives workshops at various companies and for nonprofits. Check out his website at www.cedricthreatt.com  

Threatt was one of BPL's author spotlights in the 2019 Local Authors Expo.

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