Adora Lily Svitak (born October 15, 1997) Usually known simply as Adora Svitak. Svitak is an American child prodigy and internationally published author, known for her essays, stories, poems, blogs, and full-length books. Adora first became known to the public when, at the age of 6, she was recognized on local news in Seattle for her writing abilities.[1] Adora became an object of national interest at the age of 7 when she appeared with Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America.[2] Her book, Flying Fingers describes Adora's abiding love of language and writing and contains tips and hints for other aspiring writers. [3] In 2005, at the age of 7, Adora began writing blogs and keeping an online journal, where she comments on matters of both international significance and subjects of personal interest.[4][5] Since Nov, 2005 Adora has been leveraging her talent and fame to promote literacy and interest in reading and writing. She has lectured before large audiences of both students and adults across the United States, and recently in Great Britain.[6]
As of January 2007, Adora is completing her first full-length novel "Yang in Disguise," serving as a spokesperson for Verizon Reads campaign for literacy, and working on an animated computer program to help develop children's reading and speaking skills. Adora was interviewed by CNN's Nicole Lapin on the series Young People Who Rock [7]
References
- ^ http://www.komotv.com/news/archive/4143881.html
- ^ Good Morning America February 23, 2005
- ^ http://actionpublishing.com/non-fiction_books/adora_svitak_flying_fingers.htm
- ^ http://www.blurty.com/users/weaselofdoom/
- ^ http://www.adorasvitak.com/Blog.html
- ^ http://www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/newforest/newforestnews/display.var.942932.0.dora_the_explorer_shows_pupils_the_way.php
- ^ http://www.cnn.com/exchange/blogs/ypwr/2007/07/adora-svitak.html
