By Jordan Sigler
(Source Gridiron):
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is set to publish a new book in October. Kaepernick won an award from Audible in 2023 for his memoir “Change The Game,” which was published as a graphic novel and in audio form.
Nov 13, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) takes the field prior to facing the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
According to a statement by Scholastic, Kaepernick teamed up with his long-time girlfriend Nessa Diab and Scholastic to publish a book based on the ten tenants of Know Your Rights Camp, a non-profit organization for social justice that Kaepernick is a founder of.
Per the statement, the book will be published on Oct. 1. The book explores the ideas of freedom for young people:
With illustrations by Gladys Jose, We Are Free, You & Me is a lyrical affirmation of what freedom truly means—and celebrates the principles of Colin and Nessa’s Know Your Rights Camp, an international movement that has inspired thousands of young people to rejoice in their inherent goodness. Kaepernick and Diab will donate 100% of their proceeds from the book to Know Your Rights Camp.
“We’re proud to collaborate with Colin and Nessa on their picture book debut,” said Andrea Davis Pinkney, Vice President, Executive Editor, Scholastic. “Their triumphant anthem for all children celebrates the freedom that lives in everyone. This book’s read-aloud power will have kids rejoicing in their own brilliance and freedom!”
“As parents, this project has been especially meaningful to us,” said Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab. “The messages contained in We Are Free, You & Me represent what we aspire to affirm in our own child. The book celebrates a fictional family enjoying a day together in their loving community.
We hope this book inspires young people to live in the light of their own strength, truth, and self-worth as they embark on their journey through life. Artist Gladys Jose has beautifully rendered the vibrancy that shines in the universal joy and promise that’s illuminated in the experiences of community.”
Kaepernick’s activism has received plenty of notoriety in the previous year. He partnered with Nike in the fall to celebrate his activism and will receive an honor from the Gordon Parks Foundation in May.
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