A DAD who published his first novel described being invited to discuss his book with a student from a specialist college in Newton-le-Willows as 'surreal'.
Wes Henshaw recently became a fantasy author as he published his debut novel as the first of a five-part series.
After publishing The Scrolls of Vilenzia - Vellum I - Festival of the Night, the dad-of-two paid a visit to the Preloved Project, based in Lyme and Wood, to discuss his new book with a student from Ascent Autism Specialist College.
The newly turned author met with Ascent Autism Specialist College student Courtney, a self-proclaimed bookworm.
Courtney received a signed copy of Wes’s upcoming novel and was placed on the pre-release for the second instalment of the book series.
Wes said: "It was a little surreal, being asked to come in and talk about my book, something that was never meant to be read beyond my own scribe from something nothing more than thoughts that came in and had to be scribed, never mind felt in a physical form.
"I was very humbled, not only by the invite but by how reading is still a part of everyday society - an escape from the digital world we all now take as the norm. I hoped to have been able to pass on some of my passion and advocacy for literacy and our imaginations to mingle - to allow freedom of our minds, through all it does, and could contain."
The Preloved Project is a student-led initiative that forms part of Ascent Autism Specialist College and was launched to support students develop new skills and understand the importance of sustainability and enterprise.
The Preloved Project and Ascent Autism Specialist College are part of the Remarkable Autism Charity, along with a range of initiatives including Wargrave House School and Sixth Form, Ascent Autism Specialist College, and Sundial Therapy Services.
Robin Bush, CEO of Remarkable Autism Charity, added: "Across the Remarkable family, we strive to ensure each young person has access to invaluable experiences and opportunities.
"We are always looking for new ways to excite and engage students, helping them to love learning."
For more information about the charity, visit https://www.remarkable-autism.org/.
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