An Author at 6, Navya Manchanda is All Set to Chase Her Dreams!

October 11, 2020
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“Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.” ~ E.B. White

At NewsShuttle, we not only try to nurture and impact young minds in a positive way but also bring forth inspiring stories of young talents who can set an example for others.

In this endeavour, meet our “wonder kid” of this edition, 6-year old, Navya Manchanda from Quincy, Massachusetts, USA, who has authored her first book titled, “Simply Stupid, Silly Jokes For Kids”. The book caters to kids aged 5-8 years and is also available in the e-book format on Amazon, Apple Books, and Google Play Books.

Check out her book on Amazon- https://www.amazon.in/Simply-Stupid-Silly-Jokes-Kids-ebook/dp/B08HWDRQGF

When asked about how she got motivated, her answer was crisp and clear- “I realized that I was twisting words around a lot during the summer vacation. This inspired me to create jokes and my mom started sharing my jokes with her friends, and they all liked my jokes. I told my parents that it would be cool to have a book of jokes and that’s when my mom got the idea of creating and publishing a book.”

Navya is a first-grade student at Charles A. Bernazzani School. She developed a habit of reading from a young age. Her favorites include Junie B. Jones and Magic Tree House books. When asked if she would like to be an author when she grows up, she said, “I cannot decide if I want to be an artist or an author.” Her other interests are playing the piano, which she has recently started learning. She is all excited to dress up as Owlett, a character from PJ Masks (which she loves watching) on Halloween.

You can check out her FB page: https://www.facebook.com/simplystupidsillyjokes for more updates on her book.

Here we have

1.Tell us something about yourself.

My name is Navya Manchanda. I am 6 years old and I am in first grade. I am an Indian, but I was born in the USA. I currently live with my parents in Quincy, Massachusetts.

2. Tell us more about your book.

I have written a children’s joke book. The title of my book is “Simply Stupid, Silly Jokes For Kids”. The book has my original jokes and they are my best jokes. The book has 30 jokes in it and kids who are 5 to 8 years will enjoy my book. I think even grown-ups can enjoy my book.

3. What motivated you to write this book and how did you prepare for it?

During the summer vacation, I was making jokes. My mom shared some of my jokes with her friends and they all liked them. This really motivated me to write more jokes. I thought it would be cool to make a book of jokes. I shared this with my mom and she decided to publish this book. I did not require any preparation as I was taking inspiration from things I was reading and watching. I was able to make all jokes in 2 to 3 weeks.

4. How do you feel being a published author at such an early age?

It really feels great to have a book with your own name as an author on it.

5. Who are/is your favourite authors/author?

My favorite authors are Barbara Parks and Mary Pop Osborne as I like the Junie B Jones and Magic Tree House series

6. What else do you enjoy other than writing?

I am learning to play the piano and I enjoy it a lot. I also love arts and crafts. I especially love to paint with oil pastels. I also enjoy working on the computer as it helps me explore a lot of topics

7. How do you want to work towards honing your writing skills?

I want to read a lot of books because it helps me learn different stories. I also learn new words when I read, which I can use in my books in the future.

8. Do you have a message for young authors like you?

A lot of things around you can give ideas and inspiration to write stories, poems, and jokes. Keep reading, thinking, and writing, and don’t forget to have fun!

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