When I first started writing stories - with a big dream of having a published picture book one day - I knew I needed to know more. So, I googled, and I gobbled up every piece of advice I could...
The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name
A warm and uplifting story that encourages young readers to celebrate their individuality, and shows how no-one should ever have to shrink themselves down to fit in.
Available in libraries and bookstores from 18 August, 2021
New Book
The boy who tried to shrink his name
I attended my first CYA conference in 2019, following advice from members of my writing group, Write Links. I’d only recently started writing and I wasn’t sure if I was ready to attend a writing conference… but I am so glad I did!
Fun Facts about
Sandhya Parappukkaran
- I love mangoes – green ones! Dipped in salt and chilli powder.
- My first language – Malayalam. This word is a pallindrome!
- Sandhya (Sun – dh-ya [h is silent, dh is a soft d sound not a sharp d, ya as in yahoo!]) means dusk. Parappukkaran is pronounced Para-pu:-ka:-ren.
- I visit the library once a week.
- Galahs are my favourite bird. You can see them around Brisbane.
