Plainview-Old Bethpage 6th Grader Becomes Published Author

PLAINVIEW, NEW YORK — Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District (POBCSD) sixth grader, Ria Arjun, is celebrating a book she wrote that has now been published. Ria, a student at Mattlin Middle School, wrote The Adventure Begins: A Collection of TEN Short Stories earlier this year when she was in the fifth grade. The book is a compilation of ten short stories which features different genres, intriguing characters, very unique plots and valuable morals.

What is even more impressive than Ria's talented writing skills is what she is doing with the proceeds that come from her book sales. Ria owns a private foundation called RALS Foundation which focuses on providing education to disadvantaged children and adolescents around the world. The proceeds from the sale of the book go to the RALS Foundation; and recently, Ria has graciously offered to donate a portion of her sales back to the Mattlin Middle School PTA as well.

The book is available on Amazon and can be found by searching the title. The charismatic student also has her own YouTube channel where she discusses the RALS Foundation in further detail and inspires others to maintain a positive attitude. Ria's YouTube channel can be found here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC0BI_GdOcQ4PyRVt6zAEqow.

For more information about the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District, please visit the District’s website at www.pobschools.org. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pobschools/.