Anaya Lee Willabus launched her writing career and made history at the same time when she published her first book, “The Day Mohan Found His Confidence.” It was published in May 2015 when she was only 8 years old, making her the youngest person in the United States to publish a chapter book. The novel follows a young boy named Mohan as he overcomes challenges at home and school but he ultimately learns he can do anything with the help and support of family and friends. Willabus' parents praised her for her self-motivation. Since she began reading at the age of 2, the Brooklyn-native has read all of the books in her family's library which her mom said consisted of more than 300 books. Listen to what Anaya has to say with her parents below: |