Bengaluru: Young poet Amana J Kumar has added another milestone to her literary journey with the release of her fifth book, The Mystical Waves.
The book was released by Bharat Ratna awardee C. N. R. Rao, honorary chairman of the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research and honorary professor at the Indian Institute of Science.
Praising the young writer’s literary talent, Prof. Rao lauded Amana’s creativity and contribution to literature at a young age.
The Mystical Waves, a collection of poems, blends blackout poetry and sonnets, presenting themes of human experiences, emotions and imagination. The book also carries a foreword by International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq.
Amana J Kumar recently completed Class 12 from R. V. PU College, Jayanagar. She began writing poetry at the age of 11 while studying at Bishop Cotton Girls’ School.
So far, she has authored four books — Echoes of Soulful Poems, World Amidst the Words, Hindi literary work Lafzon Ki Mehphil, and Galore of Mysteries.
Amana has received several recognitions, including the title of “India’s Youngest Poet” from the India Book of Records and honours from multiple international record organisations for her literary achievements.
She is the daughter of Latha T. S., senior executive vice-president of the Public Relations Board of India and secretary to the board of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation.