Daring Jimmy: From Encyclopedias to Wikipedia

A book for kids and by kids (yes, it’s written by two children!). The audience is for boys and girls who DARE. So, if you feel you want to tap into that latent ambition, this book is for you!

Embark on a journey with ＂The Daring Series,＂ a kid-friendly, educational collection of biographies in the form of graphic storytelling. This series, including comics and true stories, introduces young readers to historical and influential figures through lively illustrations that transform each tale into an accessible graphic biography.

In this illustrated non-fiction volume, crafted by child authors Chamonix & Leon, children explore the inspiring story of Jimmy Wales, the creator of the largest encyclopedia in history, Wikipedia. It’s a memoir and autobiography rolled into one, an illustrated biography that presents facts and knowledge with the charm of a comic book.

This book is not just a recounting of famous people; it’s an educational tool that brings the history of technology and the internet to life through graphic storytelling. As a reference for educational learning, it serves to inform and instill a thirst for knowledge in the young minds of its readers.

With its vivid, informational content, ＂The Daring Series＂ stands as a testament to the power of learning and the importance of role models. It’s a testament to how ordinary beginnings can lead to extraordinary achievements, all depicted in an encyclopedic format that’s as engaging as it is informative. This is a true encyclopedia of life for the curious and the brave, showcasing that the history of influential figures like Jimmy Wales can inspire and educate the leaders of tomorrow.

As the founder of Wikipedia, there is a tonne of information about me covering every aspect of my adult life on the Internet.

But that’s not the whole story of me. This book is. It takes us to where it all began...

It’s easy to forget that many years ago, I was 5 years old. And then 10. And then 15. I was an ordinary kid. With ordinary friends. And an ordinary daily routine. Funnily, it was that ordinary childhood that led to an extraordinary life for me. Because, if you spend the time to get to know yourself, that’s what happens.

So when Chamonix & Leon approached me (they were just 10 & 8 at the time) about an interview that would have me talking about my earliest years, my only response was ＂yes!＂. That interview and subsequent conversations is now this book - in a beautifully illustrated graphic novel.

If you are young, trying to discover what you love and figure out your place in the world, I hope that my story will help in some little way.

- Jimmy Wales