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9-year-old Brooklyn girl is NY's youngest author

A 9-year-old Brooklyn girl holds the distinction of being New York's youngest published author. Anaya Willabus wrote her first book, "The Day Mohan Found His Confidence" when she was 8 years old.

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9-year-old Brooklyn girl is NY's youngest author

A 9-year-old Brooklyn girl holds the distinction of being New York's youngest published author. Anaya Willabus wrote her first book, "The Day Mohan Found His Confidence" when she was 8 years old.

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