Author’s Spotlight with Apex Media Global

Synopsis

In this episode of Apex Media Global’s Author’s Spotlight, Dr. Gary J. Gabel—leadership expert, educator, and author—talks about The Constitution Kids, a fictional adventure that makes America’s founding document engaging and accessible for young readers.

• • Why storytelling is essential to civic education and the inspiration behind The Constitution Kids.
• • Alex, Kali, and Roman: how their strengths—communication, empathy, invention—reflect real-world leadership values.
• • Cameos from Ben Franklin, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Alice Paul, and Wyatt Earp, and how the book blends original Constitutional text into the narrative.
• • The connection between Gary’s earlier book Personal Takeover and modern civic responsibility.
• • How work with Union Mission in Savannah grounded the story in real communities.
• • The ultimate message: preserving the American experiment and making the Constitution relevant today.

Gary also shares “What Would Gary Do?”—practical strategies for youth-led activism, community leadership, and promoting constitutional literacy through action.