Keenan Jones
Author & Educator
About Keenan Jones
Keenan Jones is an author who currently resides in Plymouth, Minnesota, who spent his childhood in Gary, Indiana and south suburban Chicago. He comes from a family of educators, pastors, athletes, and musicians. After suffering a career-ending injury while playing college basketball, Keenan pursued a career in education, serving as an elementary school teacher before returning to his passion of writing.
As an author, Keenan believes that literacy can inspire young people to dream and strive for greatness. He is committed to providing every child with the opportunity to immerse themselves in great books. Keenan writes stories that reflect the beauty of Black culture in America and aims to create representation in children’s literature.
Keenan’s first book, Saturday Morning at the ‘Shop, follows a young boy who spends the day at his local barbershop and discovers the important role it plays in Black culture and community. The book was released on January 7th, 2025 by Beach Lane Books (Simon and Schuster) and illustrated by Ken Daley. Saturday Morning at the ‘Shop is in stores and online worldwide!
Keenan is represented by Adria Goetz of KT Literary.
Featured Book
Saturday Morning at the ‘Shop
RELEASE DATE
January 7th, 2025
Pre-Order Link!
Beach Lane Books / Simon and Schuster
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Saturday-Morning-at-the-Shop/Keenan-Jones/9781665940801
Keeping Up With Keenan
CBS Morning News
Keenan Jones shares wisdom from the neighborhood barbershop in new book
Published on February 17, 2025
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Star Tribune
If you want to know what Black men think, head to the barbershop says Plymouth writer's book
Published on December 31, 2024
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Kirkus Reviews
Saturday Morning at the 'Shop: A read loud as sharp and stylish as a fresh cut.
Published on October 25, 2024
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Hometown Source
Osseo grad highlights barbershop culture in new children’s book
Published on August 23, 2024
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Fridley Public Schools
Local educator and author talks writing and literacy with Fridley ALC students
Published on October 12, 2023
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Publishers Weekly
Rights Report: Week of November 28, 2022
Published on November 29, 2022
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