Unexpected Words from a Gifted Angel

Atiba Clarke is not your typical Brooklyn author. At just 20 years old, he has undergone sixteen surgeries to combat cerebral palsy, which he was diagnosed with as a baby. Despite being largely confined to a wheelchair, Clarke has resolved not to allow his physical limitations thwart his ambitions. A longtime fan of Beyoncé, he approached his dream to meet the superstar with similar perseverance.