About Can’t Be Silent

hi beautiful person —

i’m Apuroopa Kavikondala — a 16-year-old 4x published author and writer.

i’m extremely passionate about mental health, which has driven me to write four books, and the fifth one comes out so soon! i love sharing my thoughts and ideas with the world, which is what i hope to do with every article i write.

i truly believe that even if i can change even one person’s perspective, or even life, i have made my impact.

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Some of my more popular articles:

These Five Lessons Changed My Life: my most popular article EVER
Let’s Talk About Names: on respect
being a sam: on balance
fire: on feeling lost

What real people say about my work:

One of my teachers:
I am always eagerly awaiting the publication of her next article! They are so insightful, relevant, and thought-provoking. What I love most about her writing is that it invites the reader in on a journey, through a story or down memory lane, all while informing the reader with practical and easily applicable advice and ideas. Her writing style is so accessible and personal - it feels like a conversation over a cup of coffee.
One of my writer friends:
Apuroopa’s writing is just as her name implies: precious. Each piece finds me at exactly the right time I need to hear her written words. So thankful for a writer that shares positivity and speaks from the heart.
One of my friends who reads every single article:
Apuroopa is one of the best young writers out there. Her writing is unique compared to others as her passion for writing is clearly displayed throughout her pieces. Her work always is honest and portrays her personality as she focuses on writing things she is passionate about. This allows her writing to touch many people as she often uses specific examples to allow her writing to be more relatable. Her writing also always delivers a specific message that allows readers to view life in a more positive aspect allowing her writing to inspire others. These inspirational writing pieces only highlight her sweet nature and her ability to change the world with her work.