Author Anthony Colon’s New Book, "Kids of New York: Family, Street Culture, and Violence," is a Deeply Personal Reflection in His Formative Years in the South Bronx
Recent release “Kids of New York: Family, Street Culture, and Violence” from Page Publishing author Anthony Colon is a frank and provocative autobiography recalling both the simplicity and the challenges of a New York City childhood for a family navigating the poverty, drugs, and despair that surrounded them in the 1970s.
Elmhurst, NY, January 11, 2024 --(PR.com)-- Anthony Colon, a Bronx native, martial arts expert with black belts in karate and Kung Fu, and the founder of Kids of New York, and organization that promotes free hip-hop events or youth across the city, has completed his new book, “Kids of New York: Family, Street Culture, and Violence”: a thought-provoking yet entertainingly written memoir reflecting on the formative experiences- along with the dizzying talent of Bruce Lee- that inspired him on his journey toward personal and professional achievement.
The author was born in the South Bronx in 1970, a time when chaos and despair wreaked havoc on the community, in a place where crime ruled the streets, where hope and poverty lived on the same side of the block. A young mother decided to take her baby boy and ran. She packed up and moved to a better place, a town called Springfield. It was a new home, where the butterflies hummed and the hummingbirds chirped to a new melody. The young boy lived his younger years in a state of bliss, that is until the dark clouds rolled in. The family fell on hard times. The author’s biggest worries were where was the next meal coming from or how to stay warm in a frigid apartment. Times were tough, but the young boy kept his resolve and was undeterred by all the misery around him. He found a better place, a place inside himself. Even though everything around him was falling apart—including his family life, school, and friendships—he never faltered and kept his chin up. When you hit rock bottom, there is only one way to go: up. Like the saying goes, “Seven times down, eight times up.”
Throughout the years, the author was able to overcome great adversity and make a better life for himself. He has owned and operated several martial arts schools in the New York City area. The author also founded the Kids of New York, an organization which holds free events for city youth including breaking (breakdance) and martial arts. Hope is what gives us direction. Passion is the wings beneath are feet. Anything is possible despite the obstacles we may face. Just keep moving forward, and you will surely reach a better place. Karate, Anthony.
Published by Page Publishing, Anthony Colon’s engrossing book is an evocative memoir of his childhood and early adult years in New York City.
Readers who wish to experience this engaging work can purchase “Kids of New York: Family, Street Culture, and Violence” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.
About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing understands that authors should be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.
The author was born in the South Bronx in 1970, a time when chaos and despair wreaked havoc on the community, in a place where crime ruled the streets, where hope and poverty lived on the same side of the block. A young mother decided to take her baby boy and ran. She packed up and moved to a better place, a town called Springfield. It was a new home, where the butterflies hummed and the hummingbirds chirped to a new melody. The young boy lived his younger years in a state of bliss, that is until the dark clouds rolled in. The family fell on hard times. The author’s biggest worries were where was the next meal coming from or how to stay warm in a frigid apartment. Times were tough, but the young boy kept his resolve and was undeterred by all the misery around him. He found a better place, a place inside himself. Even though everything around him was falling apart—including his family life, school, and friendships—he never faltered and kept his chin up. When you hit rock bottom, there is only one way to go: up. Like the saying goes, “Seven times down, eight times up.”
Throughout the years, the author was able to overcome great adversity and make a better life for himself. He has owned and operated several martial arts schools in the New York City area. The author also founded the Kids of New York, an organization which holds free events for city youth including breaking (breakdance) and martial arts. Hope is what gives us direction. Passion is the wings beneath are feet. Anything is possible despite the obstacles we may face. Just keep moving forward, and you will surely reach a better place. Karate, Anthony.
Published by Page Publishing, Anthony Colon’s engrossing book is an evocative memoir of his childhood and early adult years in New York City.
Readers who wish to experience this engaging work can purchase “Kids of New York: Family, Street Culture, and Violence” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.
About Page Publishing:
Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing understands that authors should be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at www.pagepublishing.com.
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