Picture taken while visiting Van Gogh's Immersion Experience in Washington, D.C. in 2021.

Fred Pollard has spent a great deal of time accumulating educational degrees of various sorts. He says he has more degrees than a thermometer.

Born and raised in North Carolina, Fred recognized the value of community while growing up. He also loved drawing from a young age, even creating his own comic book for fun with the  super hero character, "Charge"!  After high school, Fred studied Commercial Art and earned an associate degree. Through this study, he learned he was somewhat color blind, so he changed the direction of his life towards community and fellowship.  He received a BS in English Bible and Counseling.  In 1995, he then acquired a MA in Counseling from West Virginia University. After years of providing family counseling, Fred decided to go out on his own into Real Estate. Oh, and by the way, he's been a local musician for 10+ years in the area, as he's played guitar and sung in many venues over the course of his life. And now, his dream of writing children's books has taken center stage.

Fred's life experiences and training all lead up to the rich character development found in his books. He finds he can tactfully weave values, life skills, and community involvement into his children's picture stories to further help those in a meaningful way. And Fred does all his writings and illustrations by himself..... No A.I. 

All of Fred's books leave you with a relevant message because that is just him being Papa Fred. You know, like a dad.....only cooler.