Bryan Patrick, 4, recently completed writing his first book and is now aiming to become the youngest author in the Guinness Book of World Records. His journey from being obsessed with letters to creating a whole book by himself is nothing short of remarkable. Both Bryan’s parents, who are educators, Eleanor and Ervin Patrick, noticed his unique fascination with the alphabet early on when he could spell complex words like “axolotl”.
His love for letters became a central part of his life, influencing family trips to the Alphabet Museum and even his birthday parties. Bryan’s creativity extended beyond just writing – he helped create an alphabet garden with plants that corresponded to each letter. His parents were amazed by his ideas and were happy to support his passion for letters.
Despite being in preschool, Bryan has already mastered skills that children older than him typically have. He can read fluently, knows all the letter sounds, can count, multiply, and divide – skills usually taught to much older children. His advanced abilities have led his parents to consider what grade he should be in, as traditional grade levels may not suit his capabilities.
Bryan’s parents emphasize that his achievements have largely been self-taught. Eleanor mentioned that Bryan would type out the alphabet on the computer every night, gradually progressing to sentences, and eventually a whole book in just one month. He hopes to break the record held by Saeed Rashed AlMheiri, who is only a few months older than him.
To achieve the title of the world’s youngest author, Bryan must sell 1,000 copies of his book. His family is hosting a book launch party in New Bern to support his endeavor, showcasing the young author’s creativity and determination to set a remarkable record.