DeSoto author debuts ‘Duck and Bubba’ book based on family bonds
Zelda Hill (middle) wrote a book featuring fictional versions of Ahmad (Duck, left) and Bubba (Amir, right). (Courtesy Zelda Hill)
To the outside world, Amir and Ahmad are just ordinary brothers, but in Zelda Hill’s new children’s book, a simple fist bump transforms them into “Duck and Bubba,” a superhero duo.
Hill, a children’s author and community educator known for his work with the Alzheimer’s Association, has released the first installment in a planned 12-part series “Duck and Bubba: The Secret Fist Bump.”
While the market is flooded with stories of superheroes fighting galactic villains, Hill wanted to ground his characters in reality.
This is an excerpt of this story. To read more, please click here and subscribe.
Topics
Zelda Hill youth books Alzheimer's disease Unlock 2025 Subscriber OnlyThank you for being a subscriber to The Daily Memphian. Your support is critical.
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit news organization with a hybrid business model, we rely on a mix of revenue from subscriptions (50%), advertising, events and miscellaneous earned income (25%) and fundraising (25%).
Please consider making a fully tax-deductible donation or other contribution to The Daily Memphian today.
👉 Your subscription pays for you to read all our journalism.
👉 Your donation powers the work we do to reach everyone else with the news.
We believe an informed Memphis is a better Memphis. If you agree, join our growing list of donors now.
Brandon LaGrone II
Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Suburbs - North Mississippi on demand
Sign up to receive Suburbs - North Mississippi stories as they’re published.
Enter your e-mail address
Comments
Want to comment on our stories or respond to others? Join the conversation by subscribing now. Only paid subscribers can add their thoughts or upvote/downvote comments. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.