Bemidji Public Library Presents Author and Memoirist Shayne Stillar

: The Bemidji Public Library presents a book signing and Q&A with local memoirist Shayne Stillar, author of Courage in the Face of Apert: Victory Against All Odds While Living With Apert Syndrome on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11 AM at the library. Shayne’s diagnosis of Apert Syndrome (Acrocephalysyndactyly) is typically characterized by hand and feet webbing and fusing, misshapen cranial bones, progressive immobility of joints, and cervical spine, cognitive issues associated with CNS malformations, jaw malformations and dental malocclusion, and eye, ear, and nose concerns. The incidence is rare, occurring in only 1 in about 2 million births. Shayne has faced life-long issues with expected ear, nose, muscle and joint, eye, and other concerns. Clearly, one might anticipate some possible limitations and significant challenges in physical function and social, emotional, behavioral, and educational achievement. Well, don’t apply the words “possible limitations” with Shayne! Those words are simply not in his vocabulary. Shayne graduated from high school, college, and university with a major in radio and TV and went on to more technical training and career in wastewater management. Moreover, Shayne pursued physical challenges of road cycling and has been a consistent award winner in competitions around the country. He continues to participate in the rigorous training required and success in cycling competitions! Shayne will be answering questions and signing copies of his autobiography which will be available for purchase through him.

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