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Buckle up! Eric Watts, acclaimed poet and author of Cellar Door, roars onto the nonfiction scene with his gripping debut novel, Little Ghetto Boy—inspired by true events. Discover Eric Watts powerful story based on real events. Raw, gripping, rooted in love, faith, resilience and the often overlooked history or New York City.
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From Pain to Purpose
Meet Eric Watts — Author, Poet, and Survivor Raised in Bed-Stuy during New York’s darkest days, Eric turned adversity into art and now inspires others to rise.
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Inspiring the Next Generation
Children’s Books That Spark Imagination and Confidence From Chloe’s First Day of School to Career Day, Eric writes uplifting stories that help kids dream big and believe in themselves.
*NEW* BOOK RELEASE
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Brooklyn, 1980s–90s. Crack smoke lingers in stairwells, sirens echo through the night—and at the center is a young mother whose brilliance is buried beneath mental illness and addiction. Through the eyes of young Eric, a boy armed only with faith and an iron will, we witness a son’s love that defies all odds.
Told with unflinching honesty, this powerful story explores the fire-forged dreams of a child surrounded by gangs, poverty, and violence. A story of pain, grit, and ultimate triumph.
I Got A Story To Tell
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Eric Watts was born and raised in Brooklyn NY, where poverty and violence were everyday realities. He often took the long way home from school to avoid gangs—determined to stay on a path of his own choosing.
Inspired by his NYC Public School teachers and the wisdom of Malcolm X and Albert Einstein, Eric pushed through academic struggles, earning two college degrees, becoming a mentor to many, a family man, and a voice for his community.
“My journey is a testament to the power of perseverance. No matter what battles you face, you have the strength to rise. Believe in yourself—your dreams are limitless. I have a story to tell.”
Eric R. Watts
What Readers Say
“Eric Watts speaks softly with kind eyes, but his poetry tells the true story of a little boy whose life in Bedford-Stuyvesant was anything but kind. He drinks red wine, listens to jazz, and calls that happiness.”
Monica Rozenfeld, Patch
“If ever there was a young Brooklyn author who has learned how to make lemonade from life’s lemons, it’s likely to be Eric Watts.”
Joyce Shelby, NY Daily News
“I had a series of emotions running rampant when reading this outpouring of experiences and emotions. It’s a contemporary look at a contemporary, urban struggle. I enjoyed the ride, looking forward to the next..”
Harry S.
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