Stories that Grow With You
Created by award-winning author Jerald L. Hoover, The Hero Book Series is a generational journey of growth, resilience, and purpose. Whether you're a parent planting seeds of strength, a teacher shaping future leaders, or a young reader looking for hope, this series is here for you.
Inspiring Young Dreamers
Everyday Heroism
Proven Impact
Fueling Big Dreams
Best Selling Books
Over 30 Years of Serving Our Youth
From picture books to novels, from school hallways to barbershop wisdom, these stories follow young Black boys becoming young Black men — rooted in love, guided by family, and rising through every challenge. With built-in classroom tools, family discussion questions, and soul-stirring moments of faith, friendship, and personal power, each book in the series helps shape a better tomorrow. One child. One choice. One hero at a time.
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About Author
" Learn something to know; know something to apply; apply something to master; master something to teach."
- Jerald L. Hoover
Jerald L. Hoover is multi-talented, with creative contributions in literature and entertainment. He has garnered success and multiple accolades. In 1993, he was awarded Best New Male Writer of the Year by the Literary Society in Virginia for his novella My Friend, My Hero. For this book, Jerald was also listed as a bestselling author among black writers, from 1994 – 1996, in various African-American publications.
In 1995, he was awarded with the WritersCorp Award by president Bill Clinton. In 1998, Jerald was inducted into the Mount Vernon Boy’s and Girl’s Club Hall of Fame. This is the same club in which Denzel Washington grew up and gives back.
Mission Statement
My mission is to encourage the youth to live their dreams, do their thing, and make smart choices for today and tomorrow. I want them to feel life. I also wish to save lives through literacy and by writing books that teach heroism. Heroes abound in our everyday lives, but they don't go recognized. They feel like nobody, but if you see yourself as a friend, they see you as someone successful. That is why you have to see that, too.
I also want to promote the importance of reading and writing. The brain becomes stronger when we read and write (writing by hand especially). Reading is beneficial for growth and lets you get into another world.
"Fill your mind with the concepts of harmony, health, peace, and goodwill, and wonders will happen in your life."
--Joseph Murphy
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
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Customers Reviews
Sherrieannm
Book 2 of The Hero Series kept me so engaged that I couldn't put it down, and if I did it was briefly. I've enjoyed reading every chapter, as they were a combination of suspense, intrigue, life lessons and more. I particularly enjoyed the portions that touch our emotions as human beings. Great reading, surprising outcome for some of the characters involved. Imagination is definitely awakened in "He Was My Hero, Too". Great story!! Again, Nice job Mr. Hoover
John WC
This book is an eye opening on the current issues that young people particularly from low income families face almost everyday. Many try hard to escape the roads of drugs, gang etc..., but soon succumb to the pressure of a system structured against them. Bennett was a hero but also a martyr. This book is a great read about love, friendship, loyalty, resilience and self esteem. I highly recommend it.
kelly Addison
This was a tremendous read along with being motivating, inspirational and touching one's soul. This is a must read and can't wait for Jerald 's next book. Truly inspiring and should be in every classroom, library , etc
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Author’s Gratitude
I am thankful to have the opportunity to share my story, and I look forward to new experiences. I want to thank my friends and family; particularly the pride of my life, my incredible son Jordan, and my hero, my mother, Hilda.