Abhijita Gupta has received the title of the ‘world’s youngest author’ at the age of just 7. The granddaughter of a poet duo, she is very passionate about writing and got her first book ‘Happiness All Around’ recently published with help from her parents.
The granddaughter of the poet duo Rashtrakavi Maithilisharan Gupt and Santkavi Shri Siyaramsharan Gupt has become a published author Abhijita's book, titled ‘Happiness All Around’, is a collection of poems and stories written during Covid-19. She is the youngest author to write poetry and prose as per the India Book of Records.
How did the youngster start writing?
Currently a class 2 student, creativity runs in Abhijita’s veins. She started writing when she was five and her hobby really took off during the Covid-19 lockdown as she spent her time writing as a way to stay positive and engaged. Little did she know she would achieve the ‘Grandmaster’ title!
Abhijita Gupta, the granddaughter of the poet duo Rashtrakavi Maithilisharan Gupt and Santkavi Shri Siyaramsharan Gupt, has become a published author at the tender age of seven. The International Book of Records has recognised her as the ‘world’s youngest author’, while the Asia Book of Records has conferred on her title of the ‘Grandmaster in Writing.’
As per the India Book of Records, she is the youngest author to write poetry and prose. Abhijita wrote her book, titled ‘Happiness All Around’, during the Covid-19 pandemic and her parents helped get it published.
The anthology of short stories and poems gives a glimpse into the mind of a child. The illustrations of the book are also drawn by her and show her imaginative spark.
“The surroundings and even the little things inspire me. I write about positive things — what I hear, see or feel,” says Abhijita.
Even though her parents ended up watching TV often, they made sure to read with their daughter later. This is how her interest developed, and now, Abhijita likes to read whenever she is free.
It was this happiness in reading that led her to name her book ‘Happiness All Around’
“We still remember the day she came to us and asked for a pencil and a notebook as she wanted to write a story. She barely knew three- or four-letter words at the time but managed to finish a whole story on why it was important to eat healthy food,” says her mother Anupriya Gupta.
“We were shocked, and so were her grandparents and teachers,” she adds.
Since Nursery itself, the young author excelled in reading competitions and spellathons.
What other interests does Abhijita have?
Abhijita is a fun-loving girl with super observation skills and she gets inspired by every little thing around her.
“That is why we try to explain the positive side of everything to her because she keeps thinking about whatever she has seen or heard and later expresses it through her pencil,” says her mother.
The 7-year-old loves drawing, playing with her Barbie dolls, and also enjoys studying a lot which is expressed in her poem ‘Study Is My Best Buddy’.