Keenan Jones
Author & Educator
About Keenan Jones
Keenan Jones is an author who currently resides in Plymouth, Minnesota, who spent his childhood in northwest 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 is set to be released in the fall of 2024 by Beach Lane Books (Simon and Schuster) and illustrated by Ken Daley.
Keenan is represented by Savannah Brooks of KT Literary.
Featured Book
Saturday Morning at the ‘Shop
PUBLISHING
Beach Lane Books / Simon and Schuster
https://www.simonandschusterpublishing.com/beach-lane/Keeping Up With Keenan
Publishers Weekly
Rights Report: Week of November 28, 2022
Published on November 29, 2022
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Augsburg Now
Literacy Is Freedom: How One Augsburg Alumnus Is Working To Empower And Educate Black Boys
Published on September 14, 2022
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Sun Current
Hopkins Public Schools hosts first annual Black Male Summit
Published on May 25, 2022
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The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar
The first ever Black Male Summit took place on Wednesday in Hopkins
Published on May 19, 2022
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Star Tribune
Inspired conversations: Changing Minnesota's educational system by leading Black boys to literacy
Published on November 19, 2021
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Hopkins Public Schools
Keenan Jones named Mirrors and Windows Fellow
Published on November 17, 2021
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