<p>Brandon Bryant, former FAU &amp; NFL defensive end turned children’s book author talks about his latest book, Can I Pet That Dog?, following his debut So You Want to Be an Athlete.In this conversation, we dive into:-How Brandon made the leap from football to writing-His writing process, especially for young readers-The themes behind Can I Pet Dog? — repetitive phrasing, bite prevention, and consent-Why early literacy matters and how reading proficiency by 4th grade can shape a child’s future-His own academic turnaround story, and how effort changed everythingIf you believe in the power of stories to teach, inspire, and transform, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.</p>