Jun 18, 2016 boston whdh this fathers day is extra special for patriots player martellus bennett. Apr 30, 2019 former nfl tight end martellus bennett sat down with ebro in the morning to discuss the release of his brand new children s book dear black boy. Recently retired nfl tight end martellus bennett has five book recommendations for people who want to be entrepreneurs. Apr 14, 2018 whats next for martellus bennett and the imagination agency. At first it was an original poem about alton sterling in louisiana but i didnt have the. In dear black boy, former patriot bennett hopes to inspire black. Martellus demond bennett born march 10, 1987 is a former american football tight end and childrens author. We want to give them different stories because if you go through the childrens book world or movies and cartoons, theres not a lot of black. Dear black boy by martellus bennett ceo the imagination agency martellus bennett speaks during the 2018 yahoo finance all markets summit on sept.
Martellus bennett releasing childrens books and games. In 2014 bennett founded his now 7person company, the imagination agency, a multimedia creative production company focused on children s literature, entertainment and education. May 24, 2019 retired nfl star martellus bennett recently spoke with ebony about writing his childrens book, dear black boy, and how his multimedia production company, the imagination agency, is creating. We want to give them different stories because if you go through the children s book world or movies and cartoons, there s not a lot of black. Patriots tight end martellus bennett releases childrens. Why former nfl tight end martellus bennett now creates. Bennett has produced films, books and apps, all with the goal of inspiring young people. Our worth extends beyond a football field, basketball court or baseball stadium. Aug 19, 2017 nfl pro martellus bennett is on a mission to inspire kids.
Ex nfl player martellus bennett splurges on books cnbc. Patriots tight end martellus bennett releases childrens book. Dear black boy by martellus bennettceo the imagination agency martellus bennett speaks during the 2018 yahoo finance all markets. Martellus bennett explained why willy wonkas his michael jordan. If the average career in the nfl is threeandahalf years, and the average lifespan is 70something years, that is a tiny blip on your lifespan. Nfl legend and childrens book author martellus bennett on his. Martellus bennett management contact details name, email, phone number. It would be hard to blame martellus bennett for sitting around and doing nothing in retirement after a successful nfl career, but the former tight end has much bigger things in mind. Mar 23, 2018 martellus bennett explained why willy wonka s his michael jordan. Patriots tight end martellus bennett publishes third childrens book. Bennett, a former super bowl champ, runs a multimedia storytelling. Nfl star martellus bennett is now a childrens book author. Exnfl star martellus bennett releases childrens book for black. Martellus bennett builds a bigger dream team cbs local.
Martellus bennett releases childrens book, talks about rob. Retired nfl star martellus bennett recently spoke with ebony about writing his childrens book, dear black boy, and how his multimedia production company, the imagination agency, is creating outlets of escapism for black and other children of color. Nfl star says he is going to spend his offseason designing and launching a new interactive childrens app. Martellus bennett walt disney is my randy moss, inspiration. Martellus bennett has a new childrens book usa today. Martellus bennett reads from dear black boy youtube. Martellus bennett has written a childrens book, launching. Nfl star martellus bennett on his new childrens book and app. Jun 10, 2016 the book series goes on sale this fathers day weekend. Former nfl tight end martellus bennett sat down with ebro in the morning to discuss the release of his brand new childrens book dear black boy. The book series goes on sale this fathers day weekend. Former nfl tight end martellus bennett joins good morning football to discuss former new england patriots tight end rob gronkowski, his new children s book and life after football. Dear black boy, by martellus bennett, is a love letter to black boys.
Martellus bennett builds a bigger dream team cbs chicago. This book was created for black boys by a black boy. Martellus bennett giving gift of imagination with new. Martellus bennetts biggest inspiration isnt an athlete. Jun, 2016 martellus bennett giving gift of imagination with new childrens book june, 2016 at 9. New england patriots tight end martellus bennett talks with eric davis about how family and imagination inspired him to write his first childrens book hey aj, then compares michael jordan. May 26, 2019 retired nfl star martellus bennett recently spoke with ebony about writing his childrens book, dear black boy, and how his multimedia production company, the imagination agency, is creating outlets of escapism for black and other children of color. Former nfl star martellus bennett publishes book that. Martellus demond bennett born march 10, 1987 is a former american football tight end and children s author. What sparked the idea that brought this childrens book to life. Dear black boy by martellus bennettceo the imagination agency martellus bennett speaks during the 2018 yahoo finance all markets summit on sept. His mission is to encourage young african americans to dream big through sports metaphors, but also for society to think differently about stereotypes.
Jun 18, 2016 when patriots tight end martellus bennett isnt playing football, odds are he is writing, drawing or thinking up new adventures for a. Nfl pro, martellus bennett, launches adorable childrens. Youre looking through the books, like, dang, this book, this. Chicago bears, childrens author, childrens book, dear black boy, imagination agency. Jul 12, 2016 martellus bennett is epublishing childrens books martellus bennett has already published his first interactive childrens bookand he says he has hundreds of story ideas left. Ex nfl player martellus bennetts summer reading for. Boston whdh this fathers day is extra special for patriots player martellus bennett. His latest childrens book, dear black boy, debuted this. This is marty s book club right now, coming to you live, says bennett. Martellus bennett, a childrens book author and former green bay packer tight end, shares one of his books with us. Feb 05, 2017 martellus bennett is epublishing childrens books martellus bennett has already published his first interactive childrens bookand he says he has hundreds of story ideas left. Bennett has produced films, books and apps all with the goal of inspiring young people. Martellus bennett, born as martellus demond bennett, on march 10, 1987, in houston, texas, is a former american football player and an author of books for chi. Martellus bennett, the former bear and super bowl champion with the new england patriots, read his book dear black boy to 50 kids at the woodson library.
Martellus bennett writing a childrens book is a sure sign of the apocalypse. Jun 04, 2018 recently retired nfl tight end martellus bennett has five book recommendations for people who want to be entrepreneurs. Martellus bennett has been a very busy man since joining the new england patriots. Teambyteam schedules bulls 9798 title season your inbox.
Former nfl tight end martellus bennett joins good morning football to discuss former new england patriots tight end rob gronkowski, his new childrens book and life after football. Martellus bennett celebrates childrens book with popup shop. Former patriots tight end martellus bennett may have the legacy of a football player, but he has the soul of an artist. Why former nfl tight end martellus bennett now creates childrens. In 2017, the tight end helped the patriots win the super bowl. Bennetts dream is to become one of the greatest storytellers of all time. The talented tight end is now a published author of the childrens book hey a. Dear black boy was illustrated, written and distributed by bennett, 32, who said he has always seen himself as a creative who happened to be an. Exnfl star martellus bennett releases childrens book for. In 2014 bennett founded his now 7person company, the imagination agency, a multimedia creative production company focused on childrens literature, entertainment and education. But it was put into sharp focus after his daughter, austyn jett, was born two years ago. While the younger bennett has won acclaim for his activism and community service, martellus is also the author of a brand new childrens book. On april 11, bennett appeared on the daily show with trevor noah to discuss his second childrens book in three years, hey a.
Patriots martellus bennett authors a series of childrens. Martellus bennett and special guests came together in miami to read bennetts childrens book, dear black boy, which inspires black youth to dream big. Im writing a book for adults right now which im pretty excited about. Bennett is an entrepreneur, animator, illustrator, author, app creator, creator, dreamer and much more. Nfl pro, martellus bennett, launches adorable childrens app. Martellus bennett at wbur robin lubbock wbur this article is more than 1 year old. Nfl star martellus bennett on his new childrens book and app, hey a.
Apr 22, 2019 martellus bennett builds a bigger dream team by megan mawicke april 22, 2019 at 5. Bennett, ebullient and eager for the next thing, came by the fatherly office to chat about writing and illustrating childrens books, the sensitive. Childrens book with a big message, marty bennett is an outstanding author and illustrator. Jul 01, 2016 off the field, bennett apparently spends his free time creating a childrens books and games. Whats next for martellus bennett and the imagination agency. Patriots tight end martellus bennett publishes third. Martellus bennett agent, manager, publicist contact info. Martellus bennett has written a childrens book, launching app to go with it. Nfl legend and childrens book author martellus bennett on. Ex nfl player martellus bennetts biggest splurge is books he has 3,500 of them published fri, apr 2018 10. Mar 27, 2018 bennett is an entrepreneur, animator, illustrator, author, app creator, creator, dreamer and much more.
Martellus bennett hoping new book inspires new generation to. Chicago bears, children s author, children s book, dear black boy, imagination agency. Jun 20, 2016 martellus bennett s popup shop to celebrate his new children s book and its companion app, hey a. Aug 04, 2016 new england patriots tight end martellus bennett talks with eric davis about how family and imagination inspired him to write his first children s book hey aj, then compares michael jordan. Family, imagination inspire martellus bennetts first. Martellus bennett giving gift of imagination with new childrens book june, 2016 at 9. The champion tight end, who was released by the patriots earlier this month, has is releasing a childrens book, hey a. Martellus bennett is a football player by day and a creator by night, and his latest endeavor will hit book stands june 15. Martellus bennett releases childrens book, talks about. Lets hope he never gives up what hes doing right now, and becomes even more important in the future. Apr 25, 2019 martellus bennett at wbur robin lubbock wbur this article is more than 1 year old. Nfl star martellus bennett on his new childrens book and.
It s saturday, includes signings, readings and a run through of the app. Apr, 2018 ex nfl player martellus bennetts biggest splurge is books he has 3,500 of them published fri, apr 2018 10. Bennett has been learning a brandnew offense, and at the same time, the tight end has been working on publishing. Martellus bennett reads his childrens book at the hall. But people dont expect you to write a childrens book, or make an app, or a movie where kids can. Nfls martellus bennett thinks childrens books need more. Off the field, bennett apparently spends his free time creating a childrens books and games. Nfl pro martellus bennett is on a mission to inspire kids. Martellus bennetts popup shop to celebrate his new childrens book and its companion app, hey a. Bennett also played in the nfl for the new york giants, chicago bears, green bay packers and new england patriots.
It is an interactive book where a parent can produce sounds and expressions. In dear black boy, former patriot bennett hopes to. Hes taken another step in that direction with the release of his second childrens book, hey a. His latest childrens book dear black boy debuted this year. Martellus bennett, new england patriots, nfl, sports final, sports news, wbztv. In dear black boy, former patriot bennett hopes to inspire. It is a reminder that they are more than athletes, more than a jersey number, more than a great crossover or a fortyyard dash, that the biggest game that theyll ever play is the game of life, and there are people rooting for them off of the courts and fields, not as. Super bowl champion martellus bennett writes a message of hope for young men of color in his latest book, dear black boy. He wanted to make a difference by creating literature that african american children could relate to, so he decided to take matters in his own hands. We make things with our friends all over the world and were always looking to make new friends. Martellus bennett talks about his book, dear black boy youtube. Martellus bennett, a children s book author and former green bay packer tight end, shares one of his books with us. A great book to read and have fun with to children and then have them read it to you.
Apr 26, 2019 it would be hard to blame martellus bennett for sitting around and doing nothing in retirement after a successful nfl career, but the former tight end has much bigger things in mind. Arthor and patriots te and martellus bennett read his book, hey a. I have a new animated film im finishing up, the fantastical adventures of aj. When patriots tight end martellus bennett isnt playing football, odds are he is writing, drawing or thinking up new adventures for a. Martellus bennett on new book, why he didnt return. Martellus bennett is epublishing childrens books martellus bennett has already published his first interactive childrens bookand he says he has hundreds of story ideas left. Jun 30, 2016 nfl star martellus bennett on his new childrens book and app, hey a. Dear black boy is a letter of encouragement to all of the black boys around the world who feel like sports are all they have. Martellus bennett hoping new book inspires new generation. Jun, 2016 martellus bennett has been a very busy man since joining the new england patriots. Jul 01, 2016 martellus bennett has written a childrens book, launching app to go with it. While bennetts 2yearold daughter, austyn jett rose.
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