After years of work, reflection, rewriting, and believing in a vision bigger than myself, my debut children’s book, Oh Brother, My Brother, officially releases February 1st, kicking off Black History Month. As that date approaches, I wanted to pause and share what this past week has represented for me, because it’s been nothing short of awe-inspiring.
This week reminded me that momentum doesn’t happen overnight; it’s built through consistency, community, and staying rooted in purpose. It’s been a two-year journey so far to get where I am as a debut author.
Over the last several days, I’ve had the opportunity to reflect on how far this journey has come. I was interviewed by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for two upcoming features. One is focused on my book, and another is a “High Profile” piece in the publication’s in-depth “who’s who” series. For anyone from Arkansas, being featured in High Profile is meaningful. It’s a platform that tells not just what you do, but who you are and how you got there. That has been a personal goal of mine for years, and I’m deeply grateful to the journalists for helping to bring those stories to life.
I also reconnected with Arkansas Money & Politics, a publication that previously named me among the Top 50 Future Leaders in the state. To come full circle, years later, now as a published author, is a reminder that growth is often quiet until it isn’t.
Another exciting milestone: my first radio and television interviews to discuss Oh Brother, My Brother are officially booked. Interestingly, they’re taking place in Northwest Arkansas—an area I’ve never lived in, but one that welcomed this story with open arms. That tells me something important: this book is bigger than geography. Its message resonates wherever families are looking for connection, healing, and understanding.
And to other members of the media in my hometowns, alma mater, and communities across the country, I’m ready. Let’s talk. Let’s share this story.
This month also brings me back to where it all started. On January 22, I’ll be collaborating with the Little Rock School District, the district that raised me, as a guest panelist for its inaugural Student Leadership Institute at Philander Smith University. I’ll be speaking with students about entrepreneurship, career paths, and one message I believe deeply:
You don’t have to wait to “do.” Start now.
Life isn’t linear. Success doesn’t follow a straight line. And you don’t need permission to begin building the future you want.
That belief is woven into Oh Brother, My Brother.
At its core, this book is about relationships between siblings, parents, caregivers, and children. It’s about bonding in healthy ways. It’s about healing childhood wounds early, before they grow into lifelong burdens. Also, it’s about creating space for conversation, empathy, and emotional growth within families and communities.
As we approach February 1, I encourage you to support this work in ways that matter:
Pre-order or purchase the book at BrandonDCampbell.com
Request it at your local independent bookstore—these small businesses are the backbone of our communities, so support them by buying your copy there.
Yes, the book will be through Amazon, if that’s most accessible. I strongly encourage you to order through your local small bookstores instead.
Lastly, if you’re an educator, community leader, librarian, nonprofit, media outlet, or organization serving families, I invite you to schedule an interview, reading, or bulk order. This book was created to be shared.
This week reminded me that purpose opens doors—but community keeps them open.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
There’s more to come.
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📘 Oh Brother, My Brother — available February 1
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