Be Different. Leave a Trail.

Duration: 60 minutes

Young adult author Chaz Hayden’s novel, The First Thing About You is a work of fiction with lived experience woven throughout. It is a story about what does—and doesn’t—define you as a person. Chaz was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at a young age, loves sport, chicken nuggets, telling stories and writing them down. Join him for a conversation about writing, life and everything in between as he encourages young adults to be different and leave a trail.