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Photo by Walker Hayes on October 17, 2026. May be an image of one or more people, people smiling, people standing and text.
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Posted On: October 17th 2026, 03:43 pm
Couple of pretty amazing things happened last night that I’d like to share. I was able to finally meet @allenlevi face to face. Author of Theo of Golden. I’ve read it. Listened to the audible. Recommended it to every single person that has a face. Even spoken to him and @oprah about it on her podcast but I’d never actually had the chance to hug him and say, “man, your book is really amazing!” Until last night! It was awesome. We were immediate best buds. He reminds me of Theo. 😉 For billionth time. All of you. If you haven’t read the book. Read the book. What a cool moment.

Then! Equally as awesome and even emotional. I was able to reconnect with THE Mr. Lester and his wife Kris. The Mr. Lester from my song, 17 year old problems! There weren’t many teachers that had the patience to stick with me in high-school but HE did. Made a huge impact on my life. I love him and his wife very much. Truly made my night hanging with them after all these years. Word is, he still has my final exam…because my grade was so good😉

So this is me encouraging you…read Theo of Golden and call a teacher that impacted you positively and tell them they did. Then watch Bama beat Tennessee 💪😉

P.S. HUGE hug/shout to @carolineboykin_ my favorite artist on the planet, (and my niece) for recommending Theo of Golden to me!!!! Loving it has been such an amazing adventure!
Comments (107)
jennstanleyhawkins 20 minutes ago

jennstanleyhawkins

Two faves together!I am ruined for all other novels after Theo. I even drug my family to Columbus, GA so we could see some of what Golden was modeled after…AND Walker, you are a playlist staple. My husband and daughter drove from Franklin TN to Norman, OK to see your show. 💗👏🏻📖 You tossed her your hat and over two years later…you are still her favorite (and mine)! That night is a core memory for them both!

maribeth_perfectlyplanteddiy 22 minutes ago

maribeth_perfectlyplanteddiy

So, so good!! ❤️❤️❤️

tcochran2 30 minutes ago

tcochran2

Loved that book. How cool you got to meet him.

lylelovebirds 40 minutes ago

lylelovebirds

Woo-hoo!!! I love Theo of Golden and have told everyone about the book too!!! So cool you got to meet Allen Levi in person and hug him!!!!!!❤️. Loved your interview with him and Oprah! You did such a great job sharing your heart!

mkbossygirl an hour ago

mkbossygirl

You are such a light! Keep shining on us all.

cindiluwho1995 an hour ago

cindiluwho1995

Luv this for you! Luved Theo of Golden! And luv your music!!

ggroxs4 an hour ago

ggroxs4

Lucky!! Love the book too! Everyone most definitely need a Theo right now!

lorikvien an hour ago

lorikvien

Yes and Yes!! I finally read Theo this summer. I have gifted it to my high school English teacher and two friends already and have three more in my gift tote ready to go. I honestly think it will be a book I gift for the rest of my life. It is so powerful, meaningful, encouraging and inspiring! My husband and I randomly ran into our sixth grade teacher right after I had read it this summer in a town five hours away and got to express our appreciation for his impact on our lives! I still talk about him to my students over thirty years later. It is encouraging to remember that on the days when I wonder about the impact I am making on students…often times we have no idea who we are making a lasting impact on! 🤍

parsonsmom57 an hour ago

parsonsmom57

I grew up with Allen and worked for Marty. This pic of Marty made me so happy! ❤️❤️❤️

johnnymaus 2 hours ago

johnnymaus

Best book of all time … I tell everybody.

tricia.a.hagedorn 2 hours ago

tricia.a.hagedorn

❤️love this

neatwithpaige 2 hours ago

neatwithpaige

Wonderful book!!! One of my all time favorites ❤️❤️

jonesmb 2 hours ago

jonesmb

What a gift! You were truly blessed!

jjkacosta 2 hours ago

jjkacosta

Awesome!!👏👏👏

sherylbittle 3 hours ago

sherylbittle

Yes, everyone should read Theo of Golden🙌❤️🙌❤️

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