Our Janurary Indie Author of the Month is Khalid Karim!

Khalid Karim went to prison for 25 years, however during his incarceration, he made the decision to become a better human being. First, he faced the "man in the mirror" and took ownership and full responsibility for his own life. He refused to use the challenges he endured growing up as excuses for bad behavior. He engaged himself in educational and rehabilitative programs. He read hundreds of books in an effort to learn and grow. Today, he is a community service activist who works to enrich, empower, and protect young people. His incredible story of redemption is one of hope and inspiration. 

Khalid Karim is currently a mentor and serves his community by teaching young people about history, the importance of education and literacy, demonstrating righteous character, staying focused, and making good decisions.  He regularly visits youth detention centers and prisons with a message of hope and redemption.  You can watch his motivational, uplifting, and insightful videos about a variety of topics, on "Lessons Learned by Khalid Karim 75".