Duane “D.O.” Gibson, a celebrated rapper and advocate for youth empowerment, has written a children’s book that is as inspiring as his music career. The Story of How Young Duane Gibson Stayed Driven is a semi-autobiographical tale that combines the power of storytelling with the universal language of rap. The book invites young readers into the world of Duane as a child, offering them a glimpse into the challenges he faced and the remarkable ways he overcame them. In this touching narrative, readers meet young Duane, a boy whose passions are as relatable as they are diverse—basketball, video games, and daydreams of his superhero idol, Superman. However, when his family moves to a new town, Duane’s world shifts. He’s faced with the daunting challenge of adapting to a new school and grapplin...