CLA is an author and storyteller whose writing explores the realities of growing up, family, identity, survival, and self-discovery. Through raw honesty, emotional storytelling, and unforgettable childhood experiences, CLA brings readers into a world where every struggle carries a lesson. His debut memoir, Chin Up, Chest Out: Volume I — The Boy, tells the story of a young boy learning to navigate a complicated world while discovering the strength to become a man.
