The Poetry of Mattie Stepanek Doualy Xaykaothao has this report about one of the country's most popular writers: 11-year-old Mattie Stepanek. Stepanek's poetry books are best-sellers, and many, like former President Jimmy Carter, find him to be an inspiration.

The Poetry of Mattie Stepanek

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Doualy Xaykaothao has this report about one of the country's most popular writers: 11-year-old Mattie Stepanek. Stepanek's poetry books are best-sellers, and many, like former President Jimmy Carter, find him to be an inspiration.