Joseph Mathews is a nationally known speaker, best known for his "Edutainment" approach to education. As an artist and expert in student and family engagement, Joseph has performed for students all over the country and conducted countless professional developments for teachers centered around student and family engagement. Joseph is the author of four other books: The Dropout, Wrestling for My Life, Me and My Homies, and Why Do Boys Make Girls Cry? These books are used in schools and classrooms around the country to help foster students motivation to learn, to teach life skills and leadership