Page Turner of the Month

We are so happy to recognize Anadita Upadhyaya as our Page Turner of the Month! Anadita has been a volunteer with us since August of 2022— in that time, she has read 13 books, adding up to an impressive 78.5 hours and 3,875 pages. Here is what Anadita wrote about her experience with Page Turners.

1. Introduce Yourself!

Hello! I’m Anadita Upadhyaya, an eighth grader with a love of reading and writing, along with a passion for working for the betterment of the community. Some of my interests include taekwondo and debate. On that note, I value family and community. I come from a family of educators, my grandfather was a professor, and my family puts high emphasis on reading and learning. So naturally, I discovered my love for reading as a young girl and have nurtured it to this day.

2. How did you come across Page Turners?

While searching for more ways to contribute to the community, I came across Page Turners. I was elated to come across an organization that enabled me to give others the joy of reading through reviewing books!

3. What are your hobbies/interests outside of volunteering?

I love to write, including creating poetry, along with partaking in sports such as taekwondo. Another one of my interests is public speaking, and I greatly enjoy and have had great success in debate!

4. Has reading with Page Turners impacted your perspective on society or your community?

Yes, Page Turners has had so much impact on my perspective! Through the diverse books I read, I’ve seen the world through the view of people with different lives, perspectives, and personalities. By walking in someone else's shoes, I’ve been able to understand more of how our society works, the issues in it, and how united we pave the path forward.

5. What is your favorite book(s) so far?

Each book brings something special to the table- and picking a handful out of the ones I discovered through Page Turners is no easy task. However, at the top of my never-ending list of favorites are Strange Birds: A Guide to Ruffling Feathers by Celia C. Pérez and Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston.

Thank you, Anadita, for your work within the Page Turners Community! We truly appreciate the time you have put in and your thoughtful reviews.

Join Anadita in her involvement with the Page Turners Community here.