Looking for heroes: one boy, one year, 100 letters

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Ogburn, Liisa

Colvin, Aidan

Ogburn, Liisa,author

Colvin, Aidan

Holly Springs Community
North Regional

Childrens Non-Fiction

Holly Springs Community - Childrens Non-Fiction
Leesville Community - Childrens Non-Fiction
North Regional - Childrens Non-Fiction

An estimated 13 million students in the United States have dyslexia, a neurologic disorder that impairs reading. Reading quickly and accurately is often the key to success in school. Without it, many dyslexics struggle and fail. Some, however, go on to achieve wild success. How? In this true story, dyslexic high school student Aidan Colvin decides to ask them. Over the course of one year, he writes 100 letters to successful dyslexics. He doesn't expect anyone to write back, and is genuinely surprised when people do. This book features letters from Writer John Irving, Arctic Explorer Ann Bancroft, Surgeon and CEO Delos Cosgrove, Sculptor Thomas Sayre, Poet Phillip Schultz and others. It also features conversations with Comedian Jay Leno and Filmmaker Harvey Hubbel. This is a story about growing up, fostering grit and humor in the face of challenges, and seeing one's differences in a new light. It is also a story about the importance of heroes for kids like Aidan, but also for anyone. Throughout the book, Aidan shares tips that have helped him succeed in the classroom.

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Books

4a92cf2b-dddf-e1ba-e220-039093e42543

9780997679410

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2025-09-20T09:14:52.976Z

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Non Fiction

Non Fiction

J616.85 COLVI

Wake County Public Libraries

Holly Springs Community
Leesville Community
North Regional

9780997679410

2016

Think Out of the Box Press

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Autobiographies
Colvin, Aidan
Dyslexia
Dyslexic children -- United States -- Biography

Looking for heroes : one boy, one year, 100 letters

Looking for heroes : one boy, one year, 100 letters / Aidan Colvin with Liisa Ogburn

Looking for heroes

one boy, one year, 100 letters

Colvin, Aidan
Dyslexia
Dyslexic children