Young Author – The food and book life

Statistics

Format: Paperback

Length: 104 pages

Genre: Microtales, non-fiction

Publishers: Amaryllis Publishers

Date of Publication: 31st December, 2019

Rating: 4/5 stars

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review

Navya Singh and Bhavya Singh are 12-year-old twins who run the bookstagram account @the_bookish_twins. Along with their mother Ruchi Singh, they also have a bookish merchandise shop Reading Magic where all proceeds go to charity.

I have always been awed by the talents of these young women so when Navya approached me about her first book, I knew that I wanted to read it and my instincts were spot-on this time!

The Blurb

“Research has proved that the ‘Post-Millennial’ generation is unique in its social consciousness, and is the most racially and ethnically diverse generation ever.

These micro tales by a pair of 12-year-old twins, Bhavya and Navya Singh, are strikingly socially aware in their themes. Bhavya ‒ the artist, and Navya ‒ the illustrator, have put together a sensitive and relevant-to-the-times collection of tiny tales that demonstrate their mature outlook, given their age.

These young post-millennials represent dominant youth influencers of tomorrow and deserve to be heard.“

The Book

The book is a collection of observations that the twins have seen in their seemingly vast experience even at their young age. Bhavya is the author while Navya is the illustrator of these microtales. The pages talk about everything from female empowerment to female infanticide, from gender gap in professional spaces to safety of women in public spaces.

I was impressed that the girls, at such a young age, have assimilated concepts that seem too big for them. The illustrations themselves tell a story of depth even with their simplicity. Each time you look at them, they show a different perspective. The book as a whole gives me hope for the next generation of thinkers and writers, dreamers and artists. This also goes to show that readers can and do experience life at a more heightened sense than do others. The fact that these two young women have managed to put those thoughts and experiences on paper is awe-inspiring.

The Authors

Bhavya Singh, the artist and Navya Singh, the writer are 12-year-old twins who study in DPS, Bhopal. They have a YouTube channel called The Inspirers and they run a small book merchandise business. All the earnings go to charity.

They are avid readers and write book reviews as well.