The Sunday News
Sandisiwe Gumbo, Sunday Life Reporter
LENNY Sibusiso Ngwenya, a 16-year-old Zimbabwean author, based in South Africa is celebrating the publication of his debut book, “The Complicated but Most Phenomenal One.”
The novel was inspired by his love for reading and his experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic.
“I developed the love of reading as a result of boredom during the times of Covid-19,” Lenny shared.
“Not only that, but I was inspired by numerous books I read as I participated in book clubs at school, they sparked my interest.”
The young author found writing to be a natural outlet for his creativity.
He stated, “Writing for me is very easy because it is just a matter of tapping into my powers of imagination and creatively expressing myself.”
He mentioned that his book aims to challenge the common practice of judging a book by its cover, a theme he hopes will resonate with readers of all ages.
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Despite facing challenges in gaining recognition ,Lenny managed to secure a publisher for his book.
“My background gave me difficulties getting recognition, but we managed to find a publisher and to my delight the book was published,” Lenny said.
Looking ahead, Lenny is dedicated to continue his literary journey. by creating more advanced and creative content.
“I plan on writing more books with content more creative and advanced, I would like my future projects to be recognised even at schools,” he shared.
“For young writers like myself, I advice you to go after what you desire. The choice is yours, so make a wise decision.”
“The Complicated but Most Phenomenal One” is targeted at primary school children, offering them an interesting literature work.
