Reggie D FordReggie D. Ford is a best-selling author, motivational speaker, and mental wellness advocate who believes every child has strength growing inside them. He studies how people build resilience, hope, and emotional well-being through life's challenges atthe University of Pennsylvania. Inspired by his own life experiences and the loving voices that helped him through hard moments, Reggie writes stories that help children feel seen, supported, and brave. Through gentle storytelling and science-backed ideas, he hopes to remind young readers that they can bloom wherever they are planted. Read More Read Less