Fly the Lead

An uplifting children's book to spark self-esteem.

"Such a positive message for children and the adult reader . . . a book I will read over and over to my grandchildren." —Amazon Customer

Childhood is an exciting and quickly changing time full of learning, mastering, and growing.

Establishing healthy building blocks of confidence and self-esteem early can help strengthen a child’s mindset.

Fly the Lead is a unique adventure book designed to help make those connections through self-awareness, determination, and teamwork.

The story follows a pelican, named Ucan, from egg to flight. Along the way, setbacks and challenges are faced with memorable solutions that are discovered through supportive friends, reflection, and mindfulness that send Ucan flying into the lead!

Timothy Wuerz is a life science writer, inventor, and a practicing physician since 2013. His professional writings have been published in journals and academic books. He holds various patents. When he is not on-call or making rounds at the clinic, he can be found hiking and bird watching near the home he shares with his wife, Laura, in Southern California, along with their dog Mickey. Tim is an avid traveler and food enthusiast who knows where to find the best grilled cheese.