June 18, 2026:
Shantiniketan Indian School witnessed a proud and memorable occasion as the school celebrated the achievement of Maryam Farooq of Grade 6C on the publication of her debut book, ‘A Universe Inside My Pocket’.
The book was formally released by the School President Mr. Rasheed Ahamed and Principal Mr. Rafeeq Rahim in the presence of the Senior Headmaster Mr. Rafeeque Ahmed, Academic Supervisors Mr. Salman A K and Ms. Sajina A, teachers and the students of Grade 6C. The event recognized Maryam’s remarkable creativity, dedication, and passion for writing at such a young age.
The entire programme was coordinated by Ms. Liji Abdullah, Activity Coordinator, with the support of Mr. Sandeep Satyan, HOD of MDCA. The event was gracefully anchored by Ms. Arsha, Class Teacher of Grade 6C. During the programme, Maryam shared her journey as a young author, spoke about the inspiration behind her book, and encouraged fellow students to participate in the Summer Stories Campaign, motivating them to explore their creativity through writing.
The programme also highlighted Shantiniketan Indian School’s collaboration with Bookalooza, an AI-powered publishing platform, to launch the “Summer Stories” Campaign. The initiative provides students with an exciting opportunity to write, edit, and publish their own books, encouraging young writers to transform their ideas into published works.
The gathering applauded Maryam for her outstanding achievement and for inspiring her peers through her words and accomplishments. The event concluded with heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for her future literary endeavors, with the school community looking forward to many more successes from this talented young writer.
