Nine-year-old Amal has celebrated the publishing of her first picture book ‘Butterfly Girls’.
Currently a year 4 student at Al-Taqwa College in Truganina, the keen storyteller’s ideas have come a long way in the literal sense.
“I’ve been writing stories in my notebook since third grade, but I’ve loved telling stories for as long as I can remember,” Amal said.
Citing her mother and sister as the inspiration for her becoming an author, the young writer said they encouraged her to persevere with the hobby and publish her work.
‘Butterfly Girls’ is a story of three young school girls who are best friends, but often find themselves in conflict due to their very distinct personalities.
A story of tolerance and understanding, the protagonists find themselves having to learn to appreciate those they love for who they are.
The characters’ friendships eventually triumph as they learn to appreciate each other’s differences and move past the little things in life.
“Amal’s success is inspiring for our students and community and is a great example of the calibre of students we have,” Al-Taqwa spokesperson Hamdi Koyu said.
“We congratulate Amal on her success and look forward to working with her to achieve her dreams.”
The young author has no plans of slowing down and holds great ambitions.
“I hope to become a global author just like J.K. Rowling,” she said.
Jaidyn Kennedy
