Sansara Nagpal is a 12th grader, an aspiring English major, a writer, and the founder of Project PaperBound, a literacy initiative promoting readership through book donations and libraries. Her writing has been featured in The Indian Express, the Times of India & RobinAge Newspaper and she serves as the Pop Culture editor for her school’s newspaper. An accomplished musician, she blends her love for songwriting, piano, and singing to inspire others. 

Myrah Thakkar is a Grade 8 student and is passionate about singing, performing arts, and writing, particularly poetry, fan fiction, and psychological fiction. Myrah thrives in intellectual pursuits such as Model United Nations and debates, where she hones her public speaking and leadership skills. Outside the classroom, she enjoys immersing herself in reading, exploring the world of fantasy, and practicing judo. 

Sahil Gurbuxani

Sahil Gurbuxani is a high school student at the American School of Bombay. He is a badminton enthusiast and represented India at the ISF World School Games this October. Sahil loves to spend his time with his friends, reading books and playing sports. He leads various service projects and is passionate about empowering other students.

Aanya Lopes, a student at Don Bosco International School, is an avid reader and writer with a passion for crafting imaginative stories. She has already achieved a significant milestone as a young author, with her book Isea: A Book About Discovering a New Galaxy available on Amazon.

For Aanya, reading serves as a cherished escape from reality, allowing her to immerse herself in different worlds and perspectives. While she doesn’t have a singular favorite book, she gravitates toward the adventure and mystery fiction genres. She finds nothing more thrilling than the suspense of a well-written story that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.