'I wanted to help others find joy in books'
Arnay Agarwal, 11, is a grade six student of Greenwood High
International School. An avid reader, he was shocked at the fact that there are
many who don’t enjoy reading. “I was once telling a friend about a book and she
had no idea what I was talking about. I wanted to create something that helps
other people find the joy in books,” says Arnay.
To this end, he started ‘Reading Rhino’, a mission to encourage
other children to read. He started the blog ‘Jake the Explorer’, where he
writes book summaries, short stories and reviews. He even tells
stories through interesting podcasts on varying topics. Reading summaries
from a child’s perspective would encourage other children to read, he
says.
The young writer began reading when he was only three years old.
“I began by reading books with a few words and lot of illustrations. Over time,
I began choosing books with more text and by the time
I was six, I was reading
novels,” he says.
His favourite authors are JK Rowling, Enid Blyton and Clive
Clusser.
“I am inspired by authors like JK Rowling, who, even
though their books were rejected initially, kept on trying and finally
succeeded. Clive Cussler and Enid Blyton write stories that enchant you and
transport you to magical worlds. But most of all I am inspired by my mom, who
taught me to be persistent in my writing and keep on trying to write well. She
is the one who supported me and helped me continue writing, even when I as
about to give up,” he says.
Source | Deccan Herald | 12th February 2020
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