Bushra Nida a 16-year-old author from Kulgam district of south Kashmir has received the Kalaam Golden Award (KGA) in writing category for her book on the Periodic Table.
Bushra Nida, a resident of Kanipora village in Kulgam district, is a Class 12 student of the science stream .
She started with a self-published poetry book, “Tulips of Feeling”, and has now come up with another book called “The Davy”.
The Davy is a book of poetry on the elements of the Periodic Table.
“The 80-page book is an attempt to make the Periodic Table fun for kids, so that they can remember the properties of the elements easily.
This book was also included in the list by the Asia Book of Records as a “Unique Poetry Book” last year. Following this, a Chennai-based organisation, KGA, which awards young achievers from all walks, also recognised Nida’s book and decided to award her this year in the writing category.
The actual function is scheduled to be held on February 20.
Meanwhile, Nida says that she is pleased with being awarded.
“This will inspire me to concentrate on the next book I am writing,” Nida said.
She however is determined to keep writing in the future and bring laurels to Kashmir.
