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A learning disability did not prevent nine-year-old Orlando Cunsolo from writing his first book, titled The Blobby Kingdom.
Orlando defeated limitations of his dyslexia condition to become an author, even though his neurodevelopmental status incapacitates his reading and writing abilities.
“With focus, dedication, and help from his mum, Orlando is debuting with what he hopes will be the first of many books to come,” his publisher Aly Walsh said.
The Blobby Kingdom shares an important message of triumph through work and perseverance. In his book, Orlando brings a tale of triumph and perseverance with the hope to inspire others to attain their goals even in face of adversity.
“Even though it is hard for me to read and write,” Orlando said.
“I want to let kids know that with the right support, they can do anything if they put their mind to it.”
Orlando expressed gratitude to his mother for the tacit support she gave him throughout his journey of putting together a colourful story of a bright yellow blob called Bloom who was determined to create a colourful kingdom against all odds.
The story line depicts Bloom as an adventurous character who teamed up with friends to turn a rain forest into glamorous kingdom.
The escapade wasn’t a walk in the park for Bloom and her team, but littered with challenges and difficulties, but the protagonists triumphed.
