James Valitchka

Who is James Valitchka?

James Valitchka, is a motivational speaker and author who works to inspire children, students and professionals worldwide.

He won the "Most Inspiring Youth of the Decade" Diamond Award, which is given to the student who "demonstrates consistent community service, global leadership, determination, inspiration, achievement, motivation, is an overcomer, a negotiator and is dedicated." This award is predicated on providing six social references. Valitchka provided sixteen reference letters, two years of transcripts and participated in an interview. Valitchka won the 2013 International Barack Obama Influencer Diamond Award, which was presented to Valitchka on January 27, 2013 and is awarded to the student who has inspired millions of people across the globe to take part in their school community, their political community and the world in general. The student has a presence, an aura of success and excellent public speaking skills, which sets them apart and enables them to empower others.

Valitchka wrote his first bestselling novel, Superheroes Don't Have Dads, at eight years old.