Clifton, Leonard: - Leonard Clifton loves writing, supporting his favorite charities, traveling the world, and is always seeking new adventures. He has given lectures around the world about his book series and how it relates to Afrofuturism at California State University, Northridge. He has also lectured to international students at UCLA Anderson School of Management. Leonard started his entertainment career as a model and he's worked on international commercials, music videos, and he is featured in the cult classic movie Bring It On. Leonard was a quarterfinalist in the ScreenCraft Cinematic Book competition and a semifinalist on the TV Pilot America's Next Great Author.