Bryan Patrick, a four-year-old prodigy, has recently completed his first book and is now aiming to become the youngest author in the world. Currently holding this title is Saeed Rashed AlMheiri, who is just a few months older than Bryan.
Bryan’s journey to becoming an author began with his fascination with letters at a young age. He was able to spell words like “axolotl” at a very early age, which caught the attention of his parents, both educators. Eleanor and Ervin Patrick recognized their son’s interest and encouraged it by taking him on field trips to places like the Alphabet Museum and hosting alphabet-themed parties for him.
As Bryan grew older, his love for letters evolved into a project when he decided to create an alphabet garden with plants that matched each letter. His parents supported him in this endeavor and also encouraged him to develop other academic skills such as reading fluently, knowing letter sounds and numbers, as well as being able to multiply and divide, skills usually mastered by children in higher grades. However, due to Bryan’s advanced abilities, his parents have had to struggle with finding an appropriate grade level for him.
Every night, Bryan would type out the alphabet slowly progressing into sentences and eventually a book within a month. To achieve the title of the world’s youngest author, he must sell 1000 copies of his book. In pursuit of this goal, his family is organizing a book launch party in New Bern North Carolina. Bryan’s story is truly remarkable and showcases the power of passion determination and family support in achieving extraordinary things at a very young age.