UK football star Josh Ali writing children’s book series
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Former Kentucky football star Josh Ali is doing more than just football.
He’s created an adventurous children’s book serious called “Young Joshua’s Big Adventures.”
The first book is entitled “Fishing is Fun for Everyone.” The series is meant to encourage outdoor activities and reading for kids.
It was inspired by his childhood, as he writes as his younger self.
Ali was in a car accident at the end of his senior year football season and had to take time off, although he began writing the children’s book series during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“After my surgery I had a lot of free time on my hands. I spent weeks sitting on the couch wishing I could go fishing,” Ali said in a press release. “The sport of fishing has helped me with my patience, gave me time to think about things, and it allows me to have good conversations with those around me. I wrote this book to not only talk about my fishing experiences, but to show that there are many exciting activities to do outdoors other than sitting at home playing video games.”
It’s set to be released April 14 and will be available on all online platforms.
Ali recently entered the 2022 NFL Draft.
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