Thahaani Hashir, a 11th grade student
pursuing her education in Our Own English High
School, Sharjah, hails from Kollam, Kerala. Her
passion for writing, sparked at the age of six, has led
to significant accomplishments at a young age. In
2018, at just ten years old, she became the youngest
author at the Sharjah International Book Fair with
the release of her debut book, ‘Through My Window
Panes’. Her second book, ‘Flames That Never Die’,
followed in 2021, when she was 13. Thahaani has
received several accolades, including the Rotary
International Literary Award,
UAE Exchange-Chiranthana Literary Award,
and the ‘Our Own Young Writerly Award’. She has
also been recognized by organizations such as
RAK Chethana and Lights On Talent Zone.