Young Writer Mafazah's Debut Book – “Labyrinths Of Emotions” Released At 'The Yenepoya School'

MANGALORE:  Mafazah Sharafuddin’s debut into the literary world took place with the release of her anthology of poems ‘Labyrinth’s of Emotions’ at The Yenepoya School.

The Registrar of Yenepoya University, Dr G Shreekumar Menon addressing the gathering said that writing a book and publishing it is a noble but challenging task which really needs encouragement from the society. Another guest, Deputy Director chair of Islamic studies and Research Dr Javed Jamil said that literature has contributed tremendously in shaping the society.

Farhad Yenepoya , Managing Director of The Yenepoya School while releasing the book said that the school took initiative to publish the book to encourage the expression of the youth and recognize young talents . Other dignitaries on the dais were Joseph Mechirath, the principal of The Yenepoya School, Mishria Javeed, Campus Director of The Yenepoya School .

Labyrinths of Emotions is an anthology of poems written by Mafazah , a 11th grade student, that span over a variety of subjects including social issues , mental health  and general struggles faced by adolescents.

Mafazah is the daughter of Sharafuddin B.S and Sameena Afshan. She spent her childhood and completed her primary education in Kuwait then joined The Yenepoya School to continue her high School studies. She has shown keen interest in English literature from her childhood and is a multi-talented child with interest in fine art and public speaking as well.

Good number of students, teachers and literary enthusiasts witnessed the book release ceremony. Shirley anchored the program which started with a prayer by the student choir.