James McLeod was born with a pigmented spot on his face and in his youth was very self-conscious about his appearance.
But the boy was supported by his mother, making her son understand that his appearance does not make him worse than others. Then James began to perceive his peculiarity as a “highlight”, began to appear in public a lot and quickly gained fame in the United States.
James wrote two books about children who are somehow different from their peers. He also visits schools and orphanages, supporting children with special needs, as his mother once supported him. He believes that his visits help children believe in themselves.
James’ life is now followed by more than 100,000 fans from all over the world, and his unusual appearance attracts the attention of advertising agencies and major brands.