"You're Built Different"
Holli Tabren, a compelling Author and Credible Messenger within the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) delivers an evocative chapter titled “Kill The Kid, Kill The King” in “The Path2Redemption Anthology.” Drawing inspiration from the strategic and powerful persona of the Queen in Chess, Tabren delves into the dynamics of Commitment, and Consistency, in creating Connections with the youth through mentorship. Every literary genius within the anthology weaves a tapestry of the profound impact that committed Credible Messengers can have on the lives of youth housed in the DJJ system. Through the metaphorical lens of the Queen’s resolute commitment to her purpose of protection on the chessboard, the author explores the level of emotional intelligence Credible Messengers must emanate to forge the connections needed to protect the King.