Children’s book by Sen. Raphael Warnock coming this fall
Sen. Raphael Warnock’s list of titles now includes a children’s book author. This fall, the Atlanta pastor and U.S. Senator will release an inspirational picture book based on his upbringing as one of 12 siblings.
The book “Put On Your Shoes and Get Ready!” will be released on Nov. 15 by Philomel Books, according to the Associated Press. The book’s illustrator is TeMika Grooms, an Atlanta-based artist.
“Before Raphael Warnock became a pastor and the first Black senator from Georgia, he was a little boy whose father told him to get up, get dressed, put on his shoes, and get ready!” Philomel says. “So that’s what he did, along every step of his journey. From his work boots to his marching band shoes to his shiny lace-ups, Senator Reverend Warnock found the right shoes to fit his feet and to carry him toward his dreams.”
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This is Warnock’s second book to come out this year. “A Way Out of No Way,” his memoir, will be released next week.
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