Aj DemarestAaron DeMarest, Jr. (AJ) is an imaginative, friendly nine-year old boy who loves to create stories. AJ was born in Connecticut and now lives in Pennsylvania with his family. One of AJ's biggest fans is his younger brother, Brandon, who helps to act ot AJ's stories. AJ loves going to the movie theatre "€" or as he calls it, "the big movies" "€" and after a recent trip to New York City, really loves the Statue of Liberty! In addition to movies, AJ loves music, weekly family pizza nights, and playing with his brother. One of the inspiring things about Sophia is that it allows AJ to present how he sees himself to readers. He wants others to know not to judge him, and that he wants to be an "everyday hero" by helping others. AJ is autistic and realizes more and more that he is different but wants others to give him a chance to be their friend. Read More Read Less