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ICYMI: LI Boy's Story Typed In Braille Highlighted On 'Story Pirates'

The visually impaired youngster had never written more than a sentence before. "It was a major breakthrough," mom says.

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Joseph Buccilli, 10, of Middle Island recently had one of his short stories appear in an episode of "Story Pirates."
Joseph Buccilli, 10, of Middle Island recently had one of his short stories appear in an episode of "Story Pirates." ( Denise Serina)

In a story from earlier in the week, a Long Island boy's story, "Fainting," has been featured in the award-winning children's podcast, "Story Pirates."

LI Boy's Short Story Typed In Braille Featured On 'Story Pirates'

The visually impaired youngster had never written more than a sentence before. "It was a major breakthrough, " mom says.

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