Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Anushka is eight years old. She is in grade 3.
She was born in Arkansas,USA , then moved to Chicago, Dallas and now in Toronto.
She started reading at the age of two. She is an avid reader,a regular member of the local libraries since she was a toddler, and has read over a 1000 library books just in the past one year.While stuck at home during Covid-19 she wanted to do something constructive and that’s how she nurtured the idea of writing a book.
Her schooling started at Preston Hollow CDC , then Children’s Courtyard, Universal Academy and now at Seneca Trail. This fall she will be starting at Coronation School where she has been selected for the “gifted program”. Anushka enjoys reading, bike riding, and movies. She is also very good at ice skating. She has a sister Arushi, in kindergarten.
Anushka has inspired many little readers during her in-person Book Events, who now want to pursue their dream of becoming an author. Anushka is very active in the community, and donates part of her proceeds to charitable organizations like “Durham Children’s Aid Association” ,”Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre”,”Autism Home Base Durham Inc.”,etc . She also sends donations to Ghana for little kids.
Anushka has published 1 chapter book of 100 pages. She is writing her next one
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My Magic Mirror
She started reading at the age of two. She is an avid reader,a regular member of the local libraries since she was a toddler, and has read over a 1000 library books just in the past one year.While stuck at home during Covid-19 she wanted to do something constructive and that’s how she nurtured the idea of writing a book.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Lots , like Harry Potter, Land of stories, Anne of Green Gables, Wings of Fire
What are you working on now?
That’s a secret , only her little sister knows!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
In Person Events
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Do lots of free promotions to people know you and your book
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep Writing!
What are you reading now?
Warriors
What’s next for you as a writer?
Write more more and also inspire her 5 year old sister to write
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Very hard to decide, she takes atleast 5 books to school everyday
Author Websites and Profiles
Anushka Bhattacharjee Website
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