| Author Notes: | Matthew J.T. Stepanek, best known as "Mattie," has been writing poetry and short stories since age three. His first book of poetry is titled Heartsongs and is a collection of his earliest works. Mattie is a frequent public speaker who has appeared on Oprah, The Today Show, and Good Morning America and has had his poetry published in newspapers and magazines nationwide. In 1999, Mattie was awarded the Melinda Lawrence International Book Award for inspirational written works by Children's Hospice International. In 2001, Mattie served as the Maryland State Goodwill Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. In 2002, he will serve as both the National Ambassador and the State Ambassador for the MDA. He lives with his mother, Jeni, in Upper Marlboro, MD, where he is homeschooled.
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