Book details

  • Genre:biography & autobiography
  • Sub-genre:Personal Memoirs
  • Language:English
  • Pages:92
  • eBook ISBN:9798317812959
  • Paperback ISBN:9798317812942

A Real Hood Square's Perspective

Stories From Da Pen

By Knowledge B, Shaun Mills, Lamont Ellickson, Kwaneta Harris, Nikki Hail, Stanley Watson, Sean Hinton, Cedric Rue, Kaelin Usey, Erik Maloney, Alexzander Fugate, Mark Charging and DeeRu20

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Overview

Inspired by the Stories From Da Pen Series on the blog, A Real Hood Square's Perspective, this powerful anthology brings together twelve firsthand accounts from incarcerated individuals across the United States. Through raw and unfiltered storytelling, these narratives explore life before, during, and beyond prison, revealing the struggles, resilience, and humanity of those inside. Curated by Knowledge B, the collection includes his personal story, Honey Badger Status, as a special addition. These voices, often unheard, will challenge perceptions and inspire readers with their truth.
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Description

Stories From Da Pen began as a groundbreaking blog series on A Real Hood Square's Perspective, amplifying the voices of incarcerated individuals by sharing their lived experiences with the world. This book expands upon that mission, bringing together twelve of the most compelling stories from the series in a powerful and unfiltered anthology. Written by people currently incarcerated across the United States, each chapter offers a deeply personal glimpse into their lives—tracing the pivotal moments that shaped them, the realities of surviving behind bars, and the lessons learned along the way. Their stories expose the raw truths of incarceration while highlighting the strength, perseverance, and humanity that endure despite the system's hardships. Curated by Knowledge B, this collection also features his own story, Honey Badger Status, offering an intimate look at his journey of transformation. Beyond just a book, this anthology serves as a platform for voices too often silenced, challenging society to see the individuals behind the statistics. Prepare to be moved, challenged, and inspired by these powerful stories of resilience, redemption, and the unbreakable spirit of those who refuse to be defined by their past.
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About The Author

Knowledge B, also known as Abdul-Hakim Works and CEO Hood Square, is a justice-impacted author, journalist, blogger, entrepreneur, certified peer support specialist, mentor, and aspiring motivational speaker. He is the CEO of Hood Square and the founder of the blog A Real Hood Square's Perspective—a national platform amplifying raw, unfiltered stories from street-impacted, justice-impacted, and system-adjacent voices who embody the balance of being streetwise and booksmart. Currently incarcerated in the Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry, Knowledge B has been behind bars since the age of sixteen. Refusing to be defined by his circumstances, he lives by the principle of never giving up on his life goals, in'sha Allah (God willing). From within prison walls, he has achieved significant real-world and academic accomplishments. He holds a GED, multiple certificates from Central Arizona College, an Associate in Applied Science – General Business with Highest Distinction from Rio Salado College, a Certificate in Leadership and Management from Southern Utah University, a Competent Communicator certification from Toastmasters International, and is a Certified Peer Support Specialist through the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies at Ashland University. Knowledge B is the author of the Hood Square Series—Tha Khronicles, Tha System, and Tha Lady Fierce Saga—as well as his acclaimed memoir CEO Hood Square: My Prison Memoir. He is also the lead author and curator of the anthology A Real Hood Square's Perspective: Stories From Da Pen, which brings together the voices of incarcerated Hood Squares from across the country. His latest work, From Boyz To Men: A Simple Guide To Surviving Adversity, blends lived experience with workbook-style tools to support transformation and resilience. He is also the creator of Hood Square: Tha EP, a motivational, non-explicit hip-hop project that extends the Hood Square mindset through music.
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