Eleanor and Ervin Patrick, both educators, noticed their son Bryan’s exceptional fascination with letters at a young age. Bryan was able to spell words like “axolotl,” showing a unique talent for language. His love for letters extended into all aspects of his life, from family trips to the Alphabet Museum to dressing up as a superhero of his favorite letter ‘B.’
With the help of his parents, Bryan created an alphabet garden in their backyard where each letter corresponds to a specific plant. Despite being in preschool, Bryan has already mastered skills that are typically taught to older children, such as reading fluently, knowing letter sounds, and even being able to multiply and divide.
Bryan’s parents are facing the challenge of determining an appropriate grade level for him due to his advanced abilities. They emphasize that Bryan’s achievements have largely been a result of his self-teaching and natural curiosity. Each night, Bryan would spend time typing out the alphabet on the computer, eventually progressing to sentences and then an entire book in just one month.
In order to claim 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 goal. While another four-year-old currently holds the title, Bryan’s age could make him the new record-holder with the community’s support.