A 12-year-old boy with dreams of becoming a concert pianist was the star of the show as Leeds Children's author Anita French launched her book at Bramley Trinity Methodist Church.
William Nguyen, a student at Chethams School of Music in Manchester performed at the launch of Jack and the Ultimate Dare book launch on Saturday, May 21 alongside Instagram artist Lydia Coleman. The event was attended by 30 people and featured a "choose your dare stall" where children would choose a dare of a challenge for the chance of winning a "sweet prize".
Mrs French was inspired to write a children's book in honour of her mother, who died from cancer before realising her own dreams of becoming a published author. She described William's performance as amazing. She said: "William didn't disappoint with his amazing skill as a pianist.