Mangaluru: Young poetess Mafazah Sharafuddin’s Labyrinths of Emotions released

Mangaluru, Jan 5: City-based young poetess Mafazah Sharafuddin’s debut into the literary world took place with the release of her anthology of poems Labyrinths of Emotions at The Yenepoya School in the city on Thursday.

Releasing the book, Farhad Yenepoya , Managing Director of The Yenepoya School, 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.

The Registrar of Yenepoya University, Dr G Shreekumar Menon speaking on the occasion said that writing a book and publishing it a noble but challenging task which really needs encouragement from the society.

Another guest Head of Chair in Islamic Studies & Research at Yenepoya University, Dr Javed Jamil said that literature has contributed tremendously in shaping the society.

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

Labyrinths of Emotions is an anthology of poems written by Mafazah, a 11th grade student that spans 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.

The publisher has urged the people to encourage the young talent by purchasing her books. You may contact The Yenepoya School (9980248239 Mushtaq) for the books.