Broken (2025)

Many things in our lives are broken. Every day, we encounter broken items, broken relationships and broken people. If only we dare stop and really look to see and embrace the brokenness; sometimes we don’t need to fix things, just accept and welcome people as they are.

This is the theme of Broken: A Young Writers’ Anthology. This book has stories about friendship and family, as well as mental health and emotional wellbeing. Our writers have endeavoured to carve a story out of every broken situation they could think of.

Broken: A Young Writers’ Anthology is authored by writers in Malaysia aged 12 to 16. It is the result of their seven-month participation in writer-editor-publisher Brigitte Rozario’s Junior Writers Programme. It showcases their creativity, imagination and writing skills.

Royalties from the sale of this book will go to rive Well, a social enterprise focused on expanding trauma-informed community mental health services to individuals, communities, and organisations.

Through the Window (2024)

Our world is full of windows—in our homes, schools and buildings. They don’t just offer a view of what’s outside; they also provide a different perspective. This is the theme of Through the Window: A Young Writers’ Anthology. The book has stories about people stuck at home, those longing for a better life and even some engaging with individuals outside. 

There are health issues, loneliness, family problems and even a murder, thrown in for good measure. Ultimately, the stories are about young people overcoming challenges presented to them.

Royalties from the sale of this book will go to Yayasan Chow Kit, a non-profit organisation serving the needs of children and teens in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur.

The Eye (2023)

The eye—often taken for granted, abused with long hours of work, and disregarded as just another feature on your face. But, what if it could be the reason for conflict, mystery and blessings? What if stories about the eye could be macabre, gory, mysterious, fascinating, strange and otherworldly?

And why not? All we need to do is suspend reality and let our imagination run wild. That’s what awaits you in this anthology of short stories by our young writers. Ultimately, the stories are about family bonds, friendships, believing in ourselves, appreciating our talents, and being grateful.

Royalties from the sale of this book will go to Yayasan Chow Kit, a non-profit organisation serving the needs of children and teens in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur.

Secrets & Lies (2022)

Secrets & Lies features 20 short stories about friendships and families on the brink of breaking, and people staying true to themselves. Like typical teens and young adults, the characters try to make sense of the world and be themselves while pushing the boundaries and freeing themselves from the shackles of expectations and conformity.

The stories include a lying mother, a killer in the family, a friend who has a serious illness, and a son hiding the truth of his gender.

Royalties from the sale of this book will go to Thrive Well’s (formerly SOLS Health) community centres.

Trouble Started (2021)

In this book, there are 20 short stories about clashes within the family, with friends and neighbours and even internal conflict. There is mystery, death and many arguments. The stories are relevant to tween and teen readers with tales of bullying, peer pressure, conformity, and living up to expectations. You would be hard-pressed to read all the stories and not find at least one that resonates with you.

The royalties from the sale of this book will go to Thrive Well’s (formerly SOLS Health) community centres.

Writing KL (2019)

Let these young storytellers cast their spell on you with tales of murder, mystery, slice of life and horror. Their stories feature family, friendship and love, weaving through familiar roads and unexpected detours in Kuala Lumpur.

Royalties earned from this book went to Yayasan Chow Kit.

Spiral Through Time (2018)

JWP2018’s time travel stories feature sadness, love, humour and mystery, often taking the reader to unusual routes and unexpected journeys.

This book showcases the talent and artistry of the bright up-and-coming scribes. Join the young storytellers as they delve into worlds of the past, present and future, with mythical dragons, ghosts and other creatures.

Royalties earned from this book went to Yayasan Chow Kit