An eight-year-old girl Anaya Lee Willabus of Guyanese heritage will be launching her book, “The Day Mohan Found His Confidence”, at the National Library’s Conference Room on Wednesday August 12, at 10:00h. Willabus, who was recognised by the New York State Assembly Chambers as the area’s youngest published author, was inspired by her vacation in Guyana to write the book.
Her book tells the story of a young boy named Mohan and the many difficulties he experiences at home and at school.
The aspiring teacher was born in Brooklyn, New York to Guyanese parents Dimple and Winston Willabus who hail from Georgetown.
On June 9, 2015, the young writer was recognised by Guyanese-born New York State Assemblywoman Roxanne Persaud, and received a proclamation recognising her work. Willabus has been invited to over 10 different events locally and internationally for book signings and a bigger initiative, which is to promote reading and giving back. She hosted her first book signing event at the Bergen Beach Youth Organisation in Brooklyn, New York.
Members of the public are invited to attend the book launch at the National Library.