Navyaa Mutneja, 13, is a Class 8 student and a self-proclaimed “messy teenager.” She is the author of The Whispers Within, with a second book on the way. Her writing began as a refuge during her grandfather’s battle with cancer and has since become her passion. Known for her emotional depth and honesty, Navyaa’s work captures life’s complexities with rare maturity. She was recently honoured with the Emily Dickinson Award.