Arnie Stewart (Author) Arnie was 59 years old before he asked for help with reading and writing. His story of bluffing his way through life pretending to read is inspiring to thousands of students across Canada and the United States. Always Ask for Help was Arnie's message to the children. "If we could all share our hopes, our dreams, and knowledge with each other. I think this world would be a better place that we could all live in." Arnie passed away in 2012 but his story lives on and is timely as ever. Janet Lee (Author - Producer) was Arnie's advocate and teacher. Publishing Always Ask for Help was a promise she made to Arnie the day she met him in 2003. While recording the story, the duo traveled extensively speaking to thousands of students. Since Arnie's passing in 2012, Janet Lee has continued as an educator specializing in literacy and content development. Her background is varied in international K-12/higher education including curriculum development publications, international speaking, media literacy, and production. A renowned speaker she is known for inspiring teachers to re-imagine their approach to students in need of assistance. The life changing experience of working with Arnie still guides her work today.