Nine-year-old Sistine Menezes recently released her debut books, \u2018Bulbul\u2019s Fables\u2019 and \u2018Bulbul\u2019s Verseletes\u2019. She shares her journey from being an avid reader to becoming an author<\/p>\n
RAMANDEEP KAUR | NT KURIOCITY<\/p>\n
It was after reading books like \u2018Little Red Riding Hood\u2019, \u2018Puss in Boots\u2019, and \u2018Panchtantra\u2019 that Sistine Menezes was inspired to explore the world of storytelling herself leading to her two debut books \u2018Bulbul\u2019s Fables\u2019 and \u2018Bulbul\u2019s Verseletes\u2019.<\/p>\n
\u2018Bulbul\u2019s Fables\u2019 is a collection of imaginative short stories with moral lessons, aiming to not only entertain children but also teach them valuable lessons. These stories were written in a matter of two days during her summer holidays in May 2023.<\/p>\n
\u201cInitially, I had planned to write 101 stories but settled on 10, with the intention of completing my goal as I grow up,\u201d says the nine-year-old from Raia. \u201cI really love animals, so I wanted to write stories about them. But then I decided to write a story about humans too. I read other stories, added my own special ideas, and wrote them down.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2018Bulbul\u2019s Verseletes\u2019 meanwhile is a book of poems, mostly centered around nature and her daily life. Through this book, children can gain insights into her life and experiences. The titles for the books were given by Menezes\u2019 parents and both books include a glossary at the end to help children understand new words. \u201cAlso, there is space provided for children to write their own stories, poems, and draw pictures, which they can share with me,\u201d says the Class 4 student of The King\u2019s School, Margao.<\/p>\n
The books are targeted towards children aged four and above, but younger children can also enjoy them. \u201cMy aim in writing these books was to provide stories and poems specifically for children,\u201d says Menezes. The cover designs and illustrations for the books have been created by Sujay Naik, a professional artist, art instructor, and filmmaker from The King\u2019s School.<\/p>\n
And Menezes hopes that readers will take away an important life lesson from her books \u2014 to follow their passion, regardless of their age. \u201cI believe that everyone can achieve their dreams by listening to their inner voice and acting upon it,\u201d says the young author who is now working on a fiction novel based on her cats, and an adventure, which is expected to be launched next year.<\/p>\n
Apart from writing, Menezes is pursuing her musical training in solfeggio, vocals, clarinet, and keyboard under the guidance of Fr. Mathew Rebello. She has received awards for singing, dancing, fancy dress, and
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