Four-Year-Old Author: Bryan Patrick Sets His Sights on World Record

Bryan Patrick, at the tender age of four, has recently completed writing his first book and is now setting his sights on becoming 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, which he exhibited at a very young age by being able to spell words like “axolotl.” His parents, both educators, Eleanor and Ervin Patrick, noticed this interest and encouraged it by taking him to places like the Alphabet Museum and hosting alphabet-themed parties for him.

This love for letters evolved into a project when Bryan decided he wanted to create an alphabet garden with plants that matched each letter. His parents supported him in this endeavor, along with his other academic pursuits 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 grapple with finding an appropriate grade level for him. They emphasize that much of his learning has been self-taught.

Every night, Bryan would type out the alphabet slowly progressing into sentences and eventually a book – all completed within a month. To achieve the title of the world’s youngest author, Bryan 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