Kern was born and raised in Toronto, On where he was initially known for his incredible talent on the basketball court. His talent on the basketball court led to a full athletic scholarship to St. Boneventure University, where Kern really found his true passion and love for writing. He has written for numerous publications and has published two novels of his own. He lives by the motto “history or nothing” meaning he will settle for nothing less than leaving his mark on literature’s history. He is a great example of an athlete with a plan after basketball and using sports as a tool to get further in life!