At just 11 years old, Indian-Australian Roy Mahajan is already building a remarkable literary journey, combining creativity, community spirit and a passion for storytelling well beyond his years.
The Year 7 student from Cherrybrook published his first book, No Worries, Jason Will Be There!, at the age of 10 — a milestone that placed him among the youngest authors in Australia.
The story, centred on a young detective named Jason, grew out of short pieces Roy began writing in his spare time, with the main character reflecting parts of his own personality.
His second work, Shallow Yet Deep, is a poetry collection that began as a school passion project. Roy not only wrote the poems but also illustrated the book, showcasing his ability to blend words with visual storytelling.
Proceeds from his books support the environmental work of Tangaroa Blue Foundation, highlighting a strong commitment to social impact from an early age.
Roy’s creativity has not gone unnoticed.
Recently, Roy met federal MP Julian Leeser, who praised the young author’s initiative, noting his early love of reading and writing and his ability to turn ideas into action.
“A young local putting his ideas into action!”
Beyond publishing, Roy has been recognised with the “One to Watch” Tweenpreneur of the Year Award by Young Change Agents, and has received nominations for national awards celebrating community impact and youth achievement.
His latest project reflects both creativity and family collaboration. Working with his younger brother Kabir, Roy has helped bring to life stories imagined by the four-year-old, transforming them into a published work while encouraging his sibling’s own creative voice. In many ways, it’s a passing of the torch — or, as Roy might see it, simply sharing the pen.
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