Jayce, a six-year-old boy from Birmingham, is set to be honored with the British Citizen Youth Award, Medal of Honour, for his remarkable contributions to his community.
The award, which will be presented at the Palace of Westminster, recognizes Jayce as the youngest recipient for his efforts in inspiring other children through his writing.
Jayce published his first book, Jayce’s Sweet Tooth, when he was just four years old. The story, about a boy who cannot resist candy, marked the beginning of his literary journey.
By the time he was five, he had become a member of Mensa, achieving an impressive IQ of 150, placing him in the top 0.1% of children his age.
Speaking to BBC Midlands Today, Jayce expressed his excitement about receiving the award and shared that he was initially inspired to write after reading other books.
“I like writing because that’s how I can inspire the children to write books,” he said.
Jayce’s mother, Anim, recognized his extraordinary abilities early on, noting that he started reading and writing short sentences at the age of two.
She praised his dedication, calling the award an incredible achievement and a testament to his hard work.
In addition to Jayce’s Sweet Tooth, Jayce has written two more books—A Beach With No Sea and Jayce’s Alphabet Rules—all of which were published before he turned six.
Alongside his writing, Jayce runs story sessions at nurseries, primary schools, libraries, and community groups, and distributes educational gift boxes, called Jayce’s World of Learning, to promote early literacy and inclusion.
Jayce’s ambition is clear: he aims to continue writing so he can keep inspiring other children to read and write.
His mother added, “He is so committed to making a difference in the lives of not just his community but the world at large.”
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