Aiden Dennis

Diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 5, author Aiden Dennis understands what it’s like to struggle with focus and attention. Now age 11, he knows first hand how difficult it can be to stay on task when it comes to quiet activities like reading. To help kids like himself stay interested and be part of the action, he invented interactive ways for kids to get and stay involved in his stories and books. These include "walking fingers" and other mazes, puzzles, challenges, and more.

You may be wondering how an 11 year-old with ADHD starting writing and publishing books. It went a little like this:

One morning Aiden was eating a waffle. After a few bites he looked down and said, “Hey mom, it looks like a face! It’s a waffle AND a fellow. I shall call him Waffello.” He realized it sounded like a superhero name - Captain Waffello! From that moment on, he's been working on this series.

Aiden’s writing process is different than some kids. He has a hard time staying focused when he works on any project. For all Aiden’s writing - either for school or for this story - first he works with others to brainstorm ideas for 15-20 minutes at a time and takes notes. Then once the arc of the story or the idea is ready, Aiden writes small pieces at a time.

Aiden delivers positive and humorous messages about self-acceptance and overcoming challenges. He writes the books he wishes he had when he was younger. His hope is to help every kid find his focus.