Willie's Wagon is an incredible story of empathy, love &

generosity that is sure to melt your heart...

Written by our 2008

Eastern Iowa Light the Night Walk Chair, Mr. Gary Metivier

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Willie's Wagon

by Gary Metivier

There is something about a child's smile: that simple, naïve grin that is full of energy—full of life—full of unfiltered love and happiness.

Maybe that is why it touches me so much to see a child without a smile, children who are so sick they have to strain to manage a grin. Those images inspired me to write my first children's book.  I fully understand I won't cure cancer, I won't end suffering, I won't make tumors disappear—but I can do my part to try to bring a smile back.

Willie's Wagon is a story about a seven year old boy trying to understand himself and his place in this world.   On this journey he learns that there is so much more to life than just what he needs.  He makes a discovery not just of a wagon—but of himself and what he can do for others.  Reaching out to help bring a smile to the faces of children fighting cancer becomes his mission.

It is a story that I hope will inspire healthy children to follow Willie's lead—or at least to better understand what they have to be thankful for.

About Gary

Gary Metivier has always considered himself a storyteller. 

His love of writing probably started in the eighth grade when he was supposed to be paying attention to his teacher, Mrs. Dillon.  Instead, he was creating fictional characters that went on adventures that pulled in his classmates who would whisper for the "next page" as they secretly passed his work from desk to desk when their teacher wasn't looking. 

The shy boy, who was the tenth of twelve children, had found a creative outlet and there was no looking back.  Years later, Gary is still telling stories as an award-winning television news reporter and anchor.  This is his first children's book—at least the first one put on paper.

Gary lives in Davenport, Iowa with his wife Pam and two young sons, Josh and Adam.

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Dedication

This book is for children who at times are too sick to be in school, but are always in our hearts.  It is also for those who help give them a smile when they need it most.