# About the Author

**Shradhesh Kumar** is a young Indian author, independent researcher, and student from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. His writing explores teenage life, emotional struggles, self-discovery, and the experiences of growing up.

## Education and Background

Shradhesh is currently a **Class 11 student at SDSM School for Excellence in Jamshedpur**. He completed his Class 10 education in Pure Science at **NML Kerala Public School**.

Beyond academics, Shradhesh believes that learning extends far beyond textbooks, classrooms, and examinations. His interests in writing and research reflect his belief that education is also about understanding people, emotions, ideas, and the world around us.

## Published Books

Despite his young age, Shradhesh has written and published several books between **2025 and 2026**.

**Buried at 15**
A deeply personal young-adult work written through journal entries, reflections, and monologues. The book explores the raw emotions and experiences of a fifteen-year-old navigating a difficult and complicated world. Shradhesh received publication assistance through a program connected with the Australian Government to bring the book to Amazon.

**Life Beyond Classroom Walls: Part 1 – Ashes of Almost**
A 637-page book exploring the unspoken emotions, feelings of invisibility, and journey of self-discovery that can exist beyond formal classroom education.

**Tangled Words**
A work exploring identity, emotional endurance, and the challenges experienced during teenage years.

**Ink of Agni**
A collaborative book project co-authored with **Ayush Mardi**.

## Research Work

As an independent researcher, Shradhesh has explored subjects including **Artificial Intelligence in education, youth loneliness, and emotional development**.

Among his research work is a paper titled **“The Importance of Mental Health Awareness in Schools,”** which advocates for stronger peer-support systems and greater attention to mental wellness within school education.

Through both his writing and research, Shradhesh aims to explore the experiences that are often overlooked in conventional education and to give greater space to young people's voices, emotions, and ideas.