Phillip Thomas Duck is the author of the BET Books "Playing With Destiny," and various short stories. Duck has been acknowledged as one of the country's upcoming young authors, and has spoken on various occasions nationally about his work.

Duck, a graduate of Monmouth University, has written a book so timely in the lives of black males that besides being well written, it speaks to the culture. His success as a writer is his ability to capture the zeitgeist, speak the language, while paying homage to the best in black tradition in literature. The fusion of the past and present weaves an intriguing story as intellectual as it is raw at times.

Duck is currently working on his second book, "Grown & Sexy," about an ex-convict turned minister. He is also touring the college curcuit, discussing his work at book signings across the nation.

Duck has also started reaching out to young people, through his book club project for high school students. Connecting with students through his own personal journey, Duck talks about his early ambitions as an aspiring rapper and how he made the switch from writing rhymes to writing books. Duck's purpose is to encourage young men to read and discuss social issues they face as teenagers. More than just a book club, it is literal, for real.

If you are looking for a way to jumpstart the reading habits of young black and Latino male students, then "Playing with Destiny," is a must read.

To learn more about Duck, you can visit his website or read about his work in the media.

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