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From Classroom to Bookshelf: Celebrating Young Authors from Ryan Schools

The ability to think creatively and express one’s ideas convincingly and interestingly is an excellent skill to nurture. All through the history of humankind, powerful communicators have always been held in high regard. Schools play a key role in identifying and nurturing creativity and enabling various avenues to express talent in young children.

Ryan Schools have always believed in fostering the skills of the students beyond academics. We provide various platforms designed to help our students express their talents and hone their skills in the most efficient way. 

Initiatives such as literary club, coding club, innovation lab, Ryan TV, model UN, etc., have helped our students identify their talents and sharpen their skills in a very professional manner.

In this blog, we are very happy to share the success stories of our students as published authors. We, along with their parents, take pride in this remarkable achievement of our distinguished students.

Arnav Sharma: A Beacon of Hope

Arnav Sharma is a student of Class X at Ryan International School, Ghaziabad. Arnav’s literary genius was identified and nurtured at a very early stage. He is a promising talent now and has a lot in store for a bright future. 

Arnav has represented India at the Young Parliament after ranking among the Top 8 youth globally in an international essay competition. He has also received the High Commendation Award in the National Writing Competition conducted at Invictus School, Amritsar.

He received a Special Mention in the Hunar Hunt National Writing Contest and secured 1st Prize in the Open Shelf Publications Open Mic Contest.

Arnav attended the prestigious Hurst College Summer School (UK), where he scored 100% in Advanced English and won the Innovation & AI Award. Arnav has been recognised as a Young Innovator by Times of India and as a B2 Level English communicator by Cambridge University. The recognition by these reputed organisations is a testament to his immense talent.

He was featured among the Best Essays in the “Scars of Terror, Spirit of India: From 1946 to Pahalgam – Remembering Rajiv. He attended a two-week course by the British Council and was selected for the Yale International Relations Essay Writing Competition Training.

Arnav Sharma has also been honoured with the Namaste India Best Poet Award 2025 by Drop of Change Publications for his exceptional poetic brilliance and heartfelt expression.

Arnav added another dazzling jewel to his crown when he received the prestigious Beacon of Hope Award 2025 for his moving poem written on World Mental Health Day. This is a befitting award to celebrate his voice as one that spreads awareness, empathy and healing through words.

Arnav not only stands out as a young creator but also as a compassionate and empathetic human being. He is also a Young Champion for Elder Cause and is associated with HelpAge India as an active contributor in advancing the cause of care for the elderly.

The Inspiring Story of Sahitya

Sahitya, a talented student of Class VIII at Ryan International School, Sector 31- Gurugram, achieved the remarkable feat of becoming a published author of not just one but four books. Sahitya is an exceptional storyteller with impeccable writing skills and wonderful creativity.  

Sahitya’s forte is the genre of fiction. Her first book Helping Ghost was published in 2023, followed by Hygienic Sam and The Mysterious Book in 2024. Most recently, she published her fourth book Quest for the Cure in 2025. What a prolific writer she is!

Sahitya is an avid reader and an active participant in various writing events conducted at school. 

Other Notable Achievers

Akshita Mathur, a student of Class VII at Ryan International School, Vasant Kunj, earned both Published Author Certificate and an Emerging Young Author Certificate. Saanvi Chaudhary, a student of Class VIII, received a Published Author Certificate. 

 

 

Shreyan, a student of Class VIII at Ryan School, Amanora, Pune, recently published his first fictional short novel “Horrors of the Deep”. He is a wildlife enthusiast and is passionate about dinosaurs. He loves creating short videos featuring superheroes and supervillains.

The success stories of these students show what happens when imagination is encouraged, effort is guided, and the right opportunities are made accessible. They have come a long way from writing first drafts in their notebooks to holding their published books in hand. They are encouraged in each step by their parents and teachers who believed in them.

Their success also reflects the dedicated mentorship of our teachers, who recognized their talent early on, guided them through the writing and editing process, and connected them with the right publishing avenues. Each published book is not just a literary accomplishment; it’s a symbol of what happens when passion meets purpose.

Ryan Editorial Team