Friday, May 30, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
TampaBay Channel 10 News Covers Event
Here is a photo from the book signing at the New Tampa Library on Sat. that Asher did after speaking about writing his book and the difficulties he faced regarding his Tourette Syndrome.
Here are the links to see the complete story and video links to the news story:
Article
Article
Links
The Story:
Teen author escapes Tourette's through books
By:
Kathryn BurschTampa, Florida – Look around Asher Edelson’s bedroom, and the troll figurines and books on mythology hint at his passion.
So far the 13-year-old has written two self-published adventure books filled with strange creatures living in a different world.
But watching Edelson type, it’s clear he struggles. At times his head jerks and his fingers cramp. The 8th grader has Tourette’s syndrome, but he doesn’t let his physical tics keep him from writing.
And he wants to send an “anything is possible” to other kids with Tourette’s.
To learn more about Asher’s story, watch Tampa Bay’s 10 News at 11 p.m.
Here are the links to see the complete story and video links to the news story:
Article
Article
Links
The Story:
Teen author escapes Tourette's through books
By:
Kathryn BurschTampa, Florida – Look around Asher Edelson’s bedroom, and the troll figurines and books on mythology hint at his passion.
So far the 13-year-old has written two self-published adventure books filled with strange creatures living in a different world.
But watching Edelson type, it’s clear he struggles. At times his head jerks and his fingers cramp. The 8th grader has Tourette’s syndrome, but he doesn’t let his physical tics keep him from writing.
And he wants to send an “anything is possible” to other kids with Tourette’s.
To learn more about Asher’s story, watch Tampa Bay’s 10 News at 11 p.m.
Friday, May 2, 2008
May 10 2pm at New Tampa Library
Author to speak and do book signing. See press release for more details: Press Release: Adventure Land - Author to speak at New Tampa Library
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