“I became a publisher in 1979 and authored and published my first book nearly 25 years ago. Among my most rewarding preoccupations has been writing books for children that hopefully educate, elevate and inspire our young people to be the best that they can be and achieve their full potential. I wrote a book, ​Healthy Holly​ , a number of years ago to educate them in understanding the benefits of healthy eating and healthy lifestyles. The tragic results of neglectful and unhealthy lifestyles – in addition to the many other challenges that Baltimore City children face – are something that we confront each and every day and which I have worked to reverse throughout my public life.