Sisters Aged 6 and 10 Use Covid-19 To Become Authors -

Writers are trained professionals in most instances. Every now and again writers are born with talent, this family has this ability in abundance with two terrific writers, Anushka just turned ten! Anushka’s first book took her almost a year, the second book was quicker, about six months Arushi is six years old her book took almost one year to write. It was a great feeling to receive the first author’s copy. Both the girls were very excited to see their books published!

Just like Serena Williams followed in her sister Venus’ footsteps, young author Arushi Bhattacharjee is following in her sister Anushka’s. At age eight Anushka published her first book. Born in Arkansas but now residing in Toronto. She started reading at the age of two. She is an avid reader, a regular member of the local libraries since she was a toddler, and has read over one thousand library books just in the past year. While stuck at home during the pandemic, she wanted to do something constructive and that’s how she nurtured the idea of writing a book.

In her book Titled The Magic Mirror published on June 21, 2021, Lilliana the fairy needs help in different Fairy Tales. Ara and Felice are the lucky ones chosen for these adventures. Lilliana teleports them into the Tales where they twist the plot of the traditional stories.

The Wishing Tree was published less than one year later on April 27, 2022, and The Wasp has escaped! It has been a thousand years since the great hero, Cordelia, captured the Wasp. With his superpowers, the Wasp can exercise mind control over any unmagical creature on this planet.

Arushi born in Texas started writing The Adventurous Kids when she was just five years old. Now at age six, she studies in Grade 1 at Seneca Trail Public School. One night she dreamed of being slurped up by a book and began nurturing her dream by turning it into a book and publishing it on June 2, 2022. We sat down with the two amazing sisters to get some input on their books and the journey of discovery they took putting the words to paper.

Anushka Bhattacharjee 10

Iesha – When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

Anushka – I was really bored during covid, and one day I had the idea to write a book. So, I followed it.

Iesha – What was your schedule like while you were writing your book?

Anushka – I wrote whenever I finished work early.

Iesha – What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?

Anushka – I drew all the pictures in the book, and I write everything in the first person.

Iesha – When you are not writing what is something you enjoy doing?

Anushka – I love reading.

Iesha – Can you name one thing you learned while creating your book?

Anushka – I learned a lot of grammar from the editor!

Iesha – What is the name of your book and how did you come up with it?

Anushka – The name of my 2 books is My Magic Mirror and The Wishing Tree.

Iesha – If you could give advice to other child authors what would it be?

Anushka – You can be anything, no matter the age!

Iesha – What part of the book was the most difficult to create and which was the easiest?

Anushka – The hardest part was the illustration. The book was pretty easy because I had a ton of ideas.

Iesha – Which one of the characters do you relate to the most and why?

Anushka – I relate to Ara the most. She has an annoying, yet helpful brother, who is just like my sister.

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Arushi Bhattacharjee

Iesha – When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

Arushi – I realized I wanted to write a book a little after I turned five when I wanted to do book signings.

Iesha – What was your schedule like while you were writing your book?

Arushi – Writing for ten minutes every day.

Iesha – What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?

Arushi – draw the pictures in the book and make unique names.

Iesha – When you are not writing what is something you enjoy doing?

Arushi – Building blocks

Iesha – Can you name one thing you learned while creating your book?

Arushi – How to draw a rose, a crown, a person, and so many other things!

Iesha – What is the name of your book and how did you come up with it?

Arushi – It is called The Adventurous kids, and my family helped me change the name from The Magic Book.

Iesha – If you could give advice to other child authors what would it be?

Arushi – If I can do it, you can too!

Iesha – What part of the book was the most difficult to create and which was the easiest?

Arushi – In the last chapter, I had to think of a way the characters solved the problem. The pictures were easy once I knew how to make them.

Iesha – Which one of the characters do you relate to the most?

Arushi – Jackie, because he is 6 years old like me.

It was great to meet these talented young ladies. They will be leaders in the future with nothing but progress ahead of them. Habari Entertainment will keep you updated with these terrific writers’ future endeavors and projects. These kids are the epitome of hard work and dedication. I was playing with toys at their ages, I couldn’t Imagine the process and concentration it took. We want to thank their parents for the interview, they have raised two wonderful girls.

Links to the books are below ************************************