Addison Trail alumnus’ children’s book continues its journey throughout the world

Addison Trail alumnus Aaron Ozee's children's book “Regulus” continues its journey of traveling throughout the world. So far, Ozee (who graduated from Addison Trail in 2014) has partnered with groups to launch a printed copy of “Regulus” into space and to bring the book to Mount Everest, the Galápagos Islands and Chernobyl (pictured above).

Telling stories through writing has been a passion for Addison Trail alumnus Aaron Ozee (class of 2014) since he was 5 years old. He has developed that passion into a career, as his two children’s books – “My Darling Child Shiloh” and “Regulus” – were published in 2016 and 2017, respectively.

And Ozee’s “Regulus” (which tells the story of three tiny mice, who represent innocence and youth, as they cross paths with the titular character, Regulus, who represents the more troubling moments in life) has continued its journey throughout the world. Ozee recently partnered with the international tourism organization Young Pioneer Tours to bring a copy of his book with them during their expedition of Chernobyl. To read the full press release, go to https://www.aaronozee.com.

According to National Geographic (https://tinyurl.com/yxqb49xj), “On April 25 and 26, 1986, the worst nuclear accident in history (the Chernobyl disaster) unfolded in what is now northern Ukraine as a reactor at a nuclear power plant exploded and burned … scientists estimate the zone around the former plant will not be habitable for up to 20,000 years.”

But this isn’t the first time “Regulus” has traveled. Ozee has partnered with Rainforest Cruises to bring a printed copy of his publication with them during their exploration of the Galápagos Islands, as well as select tourist operations in Kathmandu, Nepal, to bring a printed copy with them during their procession of Base Camp on Mount Everest (which is Earth’s highest mountain above sea level, with an elevation of more than 29,000 feet). He also worked with Thomas Niedballa (founder of Orbit Pics, a private institution holding expertise in the art of high-altitude photography, which uses weather balloon devices to send payloads into the furthest extent of the atmosphere) to launch a printed copy of “Regulus” into space from Ontario, Canada, where the book reached 100,000 feet.

For more information about Ozee and his publications, go to www.AaronOzee.com, and follow him on Facebook (@AaronOzee) and Twitter (@AaronOzee).