Issue 14: The Dystinct Journey of Mila Smith, Author of This is Mila

When Mila Smith was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of seven, she found her challenges with learning and dealing with the unsupportive school system incredibly frustrating. During this difficult time, her mum Lindsay Smith stepped in to help Mila see that she was more than her struggles with learning. Lindsay encouraged Mila to focus on all the things that made her extraordinary and unique. Together, they created a list of Mila's strengths which sparked the idea for her very own book, "This is Mila". By the time Mila was just eight years old, she had begun writing it, and by the time she reached double digits, she had already achieved the impressive feat of becoming a self-published author.

Today, Mila is an eleven-year-old residing in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, who has accomplished a lot at a young age, and her story serves as an inspiration to others facing similar challenges. "Mila is an amazing and inspiring girl who just wows us every day. She's a great big sister and excellent at taking care of our Cockapoo, Cocoa Bean. She's extremely creative. Loves anything to do with arts and crafts. Loves to sew, knit, and crochet. She's an amazing little baker and even has her own cupcake business called Mila's Munchables, which she wrote about in the book. She is an avid skateboarder and a self-proclaimed fashionista. She also does aerial arts and hip-hop dancing. Her interests and talents are endless," shares Lindsay.