
India's young authors lead with action at the Summer Book Writing Festival 2025
In a powerful reflection of India's rising creative spirit, BriBooks, the world's leading publishing platform for school students, proudly announces the winners of the Legacy Authors League — the dynamic opening chapter of its flagship Summer Book Writing Festival (SBWF) 2025.The Legacy Authors League wasn't just about storytelling; it was about taking the first step. Conceived to celebrate young minds who acted early, this league honoured student authors who didn't wait for the 'perfect' idea or moment. Instead, they chose courage over hesitation, started writing before the crowd, and turned their ideas into published books. Their work is a testament to the power of initiative and proof that age is no barrier to building a legacy.Unlike conventional contests that focus solely on literary merit, the Legacy Authors League applauds initiative, originality, and execution. Winners were chosen across two prestigious categories, Jury Choice and Best-Seller, recognising artistic excellence and reader popularity.'The Legacy League is about young people who lead from the front,' said Ami Dror, Founder and President of BriBooks. 'They didn't just dream of writing a book. They finished it, polished it, and published it. These authors are not just participants — they're pioneers.'– Prachi Priya– K Saarru Mathi– Aarush Vohra– Vyga Ratheesh– Agniv Mandal– Aarvik Singh Chauhan– Mahvish Muneer– Divi– Ojas Pratap Singh– Thota Bhavishya– Kshipra Moreker– Bani Singh– Evaan T– Tanusha Banerji– Darsh Bhalothia– Kshipra Moreker– Shravya Anand– Anam Sharieff– Darsh Bhalothia– Yash GohadThe Legacy Authors League is just the beginning. It is the first of four national leagues that will culminate in India's largest celebration of student authorship through the Summer Book Writing Festival 2025. Next up: the Emerging Authors League, followed by two more exciting chapters, with participation expected to cross one million students from across India.Winning students and schools will also be in the running for the prestigious Literary Leadership Awards, and top authors will represent India at the Sharjah International Book Fair, one of the world's most prominent global literary events.BriBooks is the world's leading student publishing platform, empowering children to become published authors and inspiring them to dream big. Thousands of Indian students have already published their books through BriBooks, with many becoming best-sellers and literary role models for their peers.As India's young authors continue to write their future — one book at a time — the Legacy League proves one thing: great stories don't wait. And neither do great storytellers.
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