What can a food truck teach you about the power of community? Shena’s Food Truck tells the real story of Mustafa Dent — an inner-city kid from Newark, NJ who faced hardship and time away from his family, then channelled that experience into a deep love of cooking and opened a beloved local food truck. Author Robert Carpenter, a loyal customer who fell in love with the food, was so moved by Mustafa’s story that he turned it into a children’s book. The message is clear: when we support community businesses, we allow stories like Mustafa’s to keep being born.

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  Based on the true story of a Newark entrepreneur who turned adversity into success.
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  Teaches children the importance of supporting local businesses and community members.
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  Inspires young readers to pursue their passions no matter their circumstances.
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  A heartfelt tribute to the power of resilience, cooking, and community love.

This book is perfect for young readers, parents, and educators who want to celebrate entrepreneurship, community pride, and the belief that every person’s story deserves to be told.

Robert Carpenter is committed to creating educational, inspirational, and family-oriented books that encourage learning, personal growth, and positive values. A portion of all book proceeds supports the outreach efforts of the RH Foundation.