Alex Blanco was born in Miami FL in 1998. Alex is now in 9th grade, He knows that people shouldn't be ashamed about a disability or birth defect they were born with and also if some families have a history of crime. It's okay and feels it must be stopped. Check out his other books and graphic novels such as How I survived 5th Grade the sequel, Where is the Easter bunny, Stray and Helping hand.