Earl Holt, Jr.: "Unkle Earl"

Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia (BOOP) is a disease that affects approximately five to ten million people that live in the United States. Most people that are diagnosed with BOOP respond well with steroids such as prednisone. Cases in which the underlying cause of BOOP is unknown are labeled as idiopathic. The cause of Unkle Earl’s BOOP was unknown. However, as a consequence, his lungs were scarred, resulting in the need for a double lung transplant. The purpose of his book is to provide education and awareness to eliminate the stigma and fear associated with organ donation and transplantation that exists in minority and marginalized communities.

Earl Holt Jr. will be joined in conversation by Keith Holt.

About the Author:

Earl Holt Jr., better known as Unkle Earl, grew up in East Baltimore. Due to a rare disease called BOOP which resulted in the scarring of his lungs, Unkle Earl needed a double lung transplant to survive. On May 12, 2015, he received a second chance to live his best life. Growing up Unkle Earl loved to collect sports cards and comic books and he has turned his passion into an online store.

About the Program:

• Doors will open to registered attendees at 1 pm.
• Books available for purchase before and after the event.
• ADA accessible parking spot, free street parking, bike parking, and electric car charging station available.

Host or Publisher Enoch Pratt Free Library