Bennett has been learning a brandnew offense, and at the same time, the. Super bowl champion martellus bennett writes a message of hope for young men of color in his latest book, dear black boy. Bennett also played in the nfl for the new york giants, chicago bears, green bay packers and new england patriots. Martellus bennett, a children s book author and former green bay packer tight end, shares one of his books with us. Jul 01, 2016 martellus bennett has written a childrens book, launching app to go with it. In 2014 bennett founded his now 7person company, the imagination agency, a multimedia creative production company focused on children s literature, entertainment and education. 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. Nfl legend and childrens book author martellus bennett on. Jun, 2016 martellus bennett has been a very busy man since joining the new england patriots.
In dear black boy, former patriot bennett hopes to inspire. Nfl pro martellus bennett is on a mission to inspire kids. Martellus bennett reads his childrens book at the hall. When patriots tight end martellus bennett isnt playing football, odds are he is writing, drawing or thinking up new adventures for a. Dear black boy by martellus bennettceo the imagination agency martellus bennett speaks during the 2018 yahoo finance all markets. 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. Apr 14, 2018 whats next for martellus bennett and the imagination agency. This is marty s book club right now, coming to you live, says bennett. Its saturday, includes signings, readings and a run through of the app. Former patriots tight end martellus bennett may have the legacy of a football player, but he has the soul of an artist. 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 star martellus bennett on his new childrens book and. Jun 20, 2016 martellus bennett s popup shop to celebrate his new children s book and its companion app, hey a. Bennett has produced films, books and apps all with the goal of inspiring young people.
Martellus bennett giving gift of imagination with new childrens book june, 2016 at 9. Martellus bennett is a football player by day and a creator by night, and his latest endeavor will hit book stands june 15. Lets hope he never gives up what hes doing right now, and becomes even more important in the future. The shop is open june 1719 on 91 newbury street in boston. Martellus bennett talks about his book, dear black boy youtube. Jun 18, 2016 boston whdh this fathers day is extra special for patriots player martellus bennett. Martellus bennett explained why willy wonkas his michael jordan. Mar 23, 2018 martellus bennett explained why willy wonka s his michael jordan.
Patriots tight end martellus bennett publishes third. Martellus bennett has written a childrens book, launching app to go with it. His latest childrens book dear black boy debuted this year. Martellus bennett builds a bigger dream team by megan mawicke april 22, 2019 at 5. View martellus bennett booking agent, manager, publicist contact info. Martellus bennett releasing childrens books and games. 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. Dear black boy by martellus bennett ceo the imagination agency martellus bennett speaks during the 2018 yahoo finance all markets summit on sept. 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. Martellus bennett has been a very busy man since joining the new england patriots. Martellus bennett has a new childrens book usa today. Teambyteam schedules bulls 9798 title season your inbox.
Bennetts dream is to become one of the greatest storytellers of all time. Chicago bears, children s author, children s book, dear black boy, imagination agency. 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. Jun 30, 2016 nfl star martellus bennett on his new childrens book and app, hey a.
On april 11, bennett appeared on the daily show with trevor noah to discuss his second childrens book in three years, hey a. Bennett, ebullient and eager for the next thing, came by the fatherly office to chat about writing and illustrating childrens books, the sensitive. We make things with our friends all over the world and were always looking to make new friends. Off the field, bennett apparently spends his free time creating a childrens books and games. Recently retired nfl tight end martellus bennett has five book recommendations for people who want to be entrepreneurs. 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 martellus bennett is now a childrens book author.
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. Martellus bennett and special guests came together in miami to read bennetts childrens book, dear black boy, which inspires black youth to dream big. Jul 01, 2016 off the field, bennett apparently spends his free time creating a childrens books and games. The champion tight end, who was released by the patriots earlier this month, has is releasing a childrens book, hey a.
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. His latest childrens book, dear black boy, debuted this. Bennett is an entrepreneur, animator, illustrator, author, app creator, creator, dreamer and much more. Martellus bennett agent, manager, publicist contact info. 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. 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. 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. 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. The talented tight end is now a published author of the childrens book hey a. Im writing a book for adults right now which im pretty excited about. At first it was an original poem about alton sterling in louisiana but i didnt have the. Chicago bears, childrens author, childrens book, dear black boy, imagination agency. Bennett has been learning a brandnew offense, and at the same time, the tight end has been working on publishing.
Dear black boy, by martellus bennett, is a love letter to black boys. Former nfl star martellus bennett publishes book that. Ex nfl player martellus bennetts biggest splurge is books he has 3,500 of them published fri, apr 2018 10. Nfl star martellus bennett on his new childrens book and app, hey a. Apr 25, 2019 martellus bennett at wbur robin lubbock wbur this article is more than 1 year old. Martellus bennett builds a bigger dream team cbs chicago. Nfls martellus bennett thinks childrens books need more. Aug 19, 2017 nfl pro martellus bennett is on a mission to inspire kids. Boston whdh this fathers day is extra special for patriots player martellus bennett. Youre looking through the books, like, dang, this book, this. Patriots tight end martellus bennett releases childrens.
Nfl legend and childrens book author martellus bennett on his. Nfl star martellus bennett on his new childrens book and app. Why former nfl tight end martellus bennett now creates childrens. Mar 23, 2018 martellus bennetts biggest inspiration isnt an athlete. 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.
A great book to read and have fun with to children and then have them read it to you. 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. In 2014 bennett founded his now 7person company, the imagination agency, a multimedia creative production company focused on childrens literature, entertainment and education. 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. Mar 27, 2018 bennett is an entrepreneur, animator, illustrator, author, app creator, creator, dreamer and much more.
Why former nfl tight end martellus bennett now creates. Our worth extends beyond a football field, basketball court or baseball stadium. Martellus bennetts biggest inspiration isnt an athlete. While bennetts 2yearold daughter, austyn jett rose. Childrens book with a big message, marty bennett is an outstanding author and illustrator. Martellus bennett writing a childrens book is a sure sign of the apocalypse. Ex nfl player martellus bennetts summer reading for. Jun 10, 2016 the book series goes on sale this fathers day weekend. Bennett has produced films, books and apps, all with the goal of inspiring young people. Hes taken another step in that direction with the release of his second childrens book, hey a. Nfl pro, martellus bennett, launches adorable childrens app. His mission is to encourage young african americans to dream big through sports metaphors, but also for society to think differently about stereotypes. Jun 15, 2016 martellus bennett had already noticed the problem.
Exnfl star martellus bennett releases childrens book for black. 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. While the younger bennett has won acclaim for his activism and community service, martellus is also the author of a brand new childrens book. Martellus bennett management contact details name, email, phone number.
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. Nfl pro, martellus bennett, launches adorable childrens. Martellus bennett, a childrens book author and former green bay packer tight end, shares one of his books with us. Martellus demond bennett born march 10, 1987 is a former american football tight end and childrens author. But it was put into sharp focus after his daughter, austyn jett, was born two years ago. Patriots martellus bennett authors a series of childrens. Martellus bennett reads from dear black boy youtube. Martellus demond bennett born march 10, 1987 is a former american football tight end and children s author. Martellus bennett has written a childrens book, launching. Martellus bennett giving gift of imagination with new. Jun, 2016 martellus bennett giving gift of imagination with new childrens book june, 2016 at 9. What sparked the idea that brought this childrens book to life.
He won super bowl li with the patriots over the atlanta. This book was created for black boys by a black boy. Martellus bennett walt disney is my randy moss, inspiration. Arthor and patriots te and martellus bennett read his book, hey a.
Martellus bennett on new book, why he didnt return. Ex nfl player martellus bennett splurges on books cnbc. 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. Apr, 2018 ex nfl player martellus bennetts biggest splurge is books he has 3,500 of them published fri, apr 2018 10. In dear black boy, former patriot bennett hopes to. Bennett, a former super bowl champ, runs a multimedia storytelling. Martellus bennett builds a bigger dream team cbs local. Exnfl star martellus bennett releases childrens book for. 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.
Martellus bennett, new england patriots, nfl, sports final, sports news, wbztv. Martellus bennett releases childrens book, talks about rob. 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. Martellus bennett celebrates childrens book with popup shop. Nfl star says he is going to spend his offseason designing and launching a new interactive childrens app. The book series goes on sale this fathers day weekend. But people dont expect you to write a childrens book, or make an app, or a movie where kids can. Martellus bennett releases childrens book, talks about. 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. I have a new animated film im finishing up, the fantastical adventures of aj. Martellus bennett hoping new book inspires new generation. 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. Martellus bennett is epublishing childrens books sports. In dear black boy, former patriot bennett hopes to inspire black.
Family, imagination inspire martellus bennetts first. Apr 22, 2019 martellus bennett builds a bigger dream team by megan mawicke april 22, 2019 at 5. Patriots tight end martellus bennett publishes third childrens book. Patriots tight end martellus bennett releases childrens book. 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. It s saturday, includes signings, readings and a run through of the app. Whats next for martellus bennett and the imagination agency. Martellus bennetts popup shop to celebrate his new childrens book and its companion app, hey a. Jun 04, 2018 recently retired nfl tight end martellus bennett has five book recommendations for people who want to be entrepreneurs. It is an interactive book where a parent can produce sounds and expressions. 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. Martellus bennett at wbur robin lubbock wbur this article is more than 1 year old.
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