Hank Leo Jr.
New York Book Festival Award Winner
Home When the Streetlights Come On
Hank Leo Jr.
Hank Leo, Jr. author to the heartwarming collection of stories with life lessons including "Home When the Street Lights Come On," which takes a unique, funny, and endearing point of view on daily life in a small Upstate New York city. It is a collection of weekly life experiences that Hank had written as a guest columnist for The Oneida Daily Dispatch, a local newspaper. His second book, "In Your Hands" is a heartwarming children's book written from his dog's point of view on compassion and caring. "God Called" was released in 2013 and "Return to Allen Park" was released in 2014.
Since the release of Hank's initial collection, he has taken his readers on an emotional journey through overcoming the loss of his father and the relationship they shared in "The Toolbox" as well as connecting spirituality with family and lifelong lessons of love and faith.
A captivating account of author Hank Leo's battle with atrial fibrillation, or a-fib as it is commonly known, a serious heart condition. Through a series of challenging trials, this endearing story details how, through one song and faith in God, Hank was able to come to grips with trusting God through daily setbacks. Just Be Held is a moving, powerful, personal account that uses scripture as a compass as Hank comes to understand that God is truly in charge.
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In this funny, witty and clever story of two beings from different sides of the universe trying to come to agreement will leave the reader knowing why alien communication has taken so long.
Featuring Illustrator Makenna Johnson, 13 years old.
Awards
Home When the Streetlights Come On, NY Book Festival Award Winner
Just Be Held, NY Book Festival Honorable Mention 2019
“Dad” story featured in The Best of Spiritual Writers Network, 2013.
Central New York Business Journal Non-Profit Career Achievement Award, 2020
Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award, 2018
Oneida Rotary Club Roses to the Living Award, 2018
Oneida Rotary Club Bill Fariel Vocational Award, 2011
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International
Cancer Screen Champion, Oneida County Health Department, 2017
NCMEC Ride For Missing Children, rider, designated rider, 2011-2015
USA Archery Level 3 Instructor