Born Joshua Daniel Mendoza on November 8, 1990, Joshua was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 4. He found a passion for writing early on in second grade. At age 11, Joshua won 1st place in his s...view moreBorn Joshua Daniel Mendoza on November 8, 1990, Joshua was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 4. He found a passion for writing early on in second grade. At age 11, Joshua won 1st place in his school's Young Author's Contest. By 14, Joshua was cured from his leukemia. He is a big sports fanatic and has learned to live by following his heart and pursuing all that it says. Each day he lives by his favorite scripture of Proverbs 27:19 which says, "As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects the man." He is now 21 years old and is pursuing a job leading youth in positive direction. Of course writing is something he will continue pursuing...view less