Raven Magwood is a teenage author from Greenville, South Carolina, where she resides with her parents and brother. At the age of 16 she graduated from high school number one in her class with a 5.1 GPA. She published her first book, On to Victory! The Winning Edge when she was only 11 years old. Her second book, Double-Sided, was published at the age of 13.

Dealing with race, peer, and parental relations, Double-Sided was recently optioned to a Los Angeles movie producer to be made in to a feature film and/or television movie. With her faith in God, Raven believes that being dedicated to something you love, determined to work hard at it, disciplined, and to a plan of how to get there will always net success.

Raven's Education

• Currently a junior in college at age 17, having skipped three grades

• Graduated high school number one in her class
• Took college courses while in high school; completing 44 credit hours
• Straight “A” student since first grade

Awards

• 2010 MLK Dream Weekend "Dreamer"
• 2009 Diversity Leadership Award
• 2009 Woman of the Year—Alive Magazine Online
• 2008 Most Powerful Girl in the World (Entrepreneurship)
• 2008 Upstate Black History Maker
• 2008 Greenville Technical College President’s List Honoree
• 2008 Greenville Technical College Art’s and Sciences Dean’s List Honoree
• 2007 Youth Leadership Greenville
• 2007 National Association of High School Scholars
• 2007 Who’s Who Among American High School Students
• 2007 Violet Richardson International Soroptimist Organization Award
• 2007 USATF Youth400 Meter Dash State Champion
• Gymnastics Athlete of the Year
• 2006 Spanish II Student of the Year Award
• 2006 Physical Science Student of the Year Award
• 2006 World Geography Student of the Year Award
• “Raven Magwood Day” in City of Greenville, SC; April 17, 2006
• 2005 Student of the Year Award
• 2005 USAG Junior Olympic National Gymnastics Team
• “Raven Magwood Day” in Baltimore, MD; November 15, 2005
• 2004 USAIGC National Gymnastics Champion
• “Raven Magwood Day” in Greenville County, SC; January 7, 2004
• 1998 Student of the Year Award

• Authorhouse® Top Five Bestseller List for first book On to Victory! The Winning Edge
• Author of two books: Double-Sided: 2007; On to Victory! The Winning Edge: 2005

Leadership

• CEO of “3D’s to Success”
• Executive Director of the “Raven Magwood Foundation”
• Natural Helper for Greenville Technical Charter High School

Extracurricular Activities

• Level Ten Gymnast
• Track and Field MVP

Work Experience

• CEO of “3D’s to Success”
• Assistant to business “Twins Total Salon”

Hobbies

• Playing basketball
• Going to amusement parks
• Drawing
• Going to the mall

“Yvonovy”

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to help the young generation of today develop an attitude of determination. It is through this attitude of determination that we help empower youth to rise to the occasion and overcome circumstances that may otherwise cause them to become discouraged.

Our Vision:
It is our deepest desire to create an atmosphere whereby young people understand and demonstrate acts of perseverance and tenacity. Raven strongly believes that in this lifetime, youth are faced with trials that may seem overwhelming. However, she believes that we must allow life's trials to teach us but not defeat us. Promoting growth, which is achieved through the bumps and bruises we overcome, is our focus. Dedication blended with determination is the true recipe that disciplines us with the fortitude necessary to realize our dreams and goals.