01LISTEN
Stories that stick
Hear real lessons about courage, character and getting back up.
TOUR STOP 01 • BELLEVILLE
What if the leader
your child will become
is being built right now?
An inspiring night of leadership stories and practical tools for the entire family.
NOV05
Thursday, November 5, 2026
6:00 – 7:00 PM EST
Belleville Public Library
Free admission No book purchase required
With Grand Master Allen DePeña
Founder of Zentai Martial Arts · Author · Youth leadership speaker
FAMILY NIGHTNOV 05BELLEVILLE, NJ
FAMILY EVENT
REAL STORIES. EVERYDAY LEADERSHIP.
PRETEENSTEENSPARENTSOne night. Something to build on.
LESS SITTING BACK. MORE LEANING IN.
This isn’t a lecture.
It’s a shared experience about the choices that build us — and a next step to take together.
02CONNECT
A voice in the conversation
Interactive moments for preteens, teens and parents.
03BUILD
Tools for everyday choices
Explore how to lead yourself when life gets challenging.
04TRY IT
One step to take home
Leave with a practical action your family can try together.
A brief reading. Real conversation. Interactive activities.
And one practical family takeaway.
A CONVERSATION STARTER
What are you building?
What is one small brave choice you could make this week?
A question to talk about together.MEET THE PERSON BEHIND THE PAGES AUTHOR. EDUCATOR. BUILDER OF PEOPLE.
Grand Master
Allen DePeña
Founder of Zentai Martial Arts
Author of Built to Lead · Youth leadership speaker
Through martial arts, leadership and service, Allen helps students and families develop courage, character, discipline and purpose. His work centers on a simple idea: who we become is shaped by the choices we make every day.
“Leaders aren’t born.More about Allen
They’re built.”
THE BOOK BEHIND THE MOVEMENT
BUILT TO LEAD × HEART OF ZENTAI
Buy a book.
Build a leader.
Help build another.
Book proceeds support Heart of Zentai and free martial arts and leadership opportunities in New Jersey and around the world.
Meet Heart of ZentaiYour copy. Your choice.
Signing is optional. No purchase is needed to join us.
Books will not be sold at the library. Please purchase beforehand if you’d like a signed copy.
Buy the book on AmazonWE’LL SEE YOU HERE
Belleville Public Library
221 Washington Avenue
Belleville, NJ 07109
Thursday, November 5, 2026 · 6:00 – 7:00 PM EST
Is it really free?
Yes. Admission is free, and no book purchase is required. Your RSVP simply helps us plan.
Who is this night for?
Preteens, teens and parents. Bring your family for leadership stories, a brief reading, conversation and interactive activities.
Can our school or larger group attend?
Yes. Schools and larger groups are welcome. Include everyone coming with you in one RSVP. There is no seat limit. The number attending simply helps us plan.
Do we need to bring a book?
No. You can attend without buying or bringing a book. If you’d like a signed copy, buy it beforehand on Amazon and bring it with you.
Will books be available to buy at the library?
Books will not be sold at the library. Please purchase beforehand if you’d like a signed copy.
When and where is the event?
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6:00 – 7:00 PM EST. Belleville Public Library, 221 Washington Avenue, Belleville, NJ 07109. Please arrive a little early for check-in.
Will I receive a confirmation email?
Your confirmation appears on this page after your RSVP is saved, with calendar links and directions. No confirmation email is sent. Optional update choices are separate from registration.
I AM BUILT TO LEAD · BELLEVILLE
The next small choice
could be a big beginning.
Bring your family. Leave with something to build on.
RSVP for freeFree admission · No book purchase required