Young author Ren Stylian makes a powerful debut with Papaya Man: Robot Blitz, captivating readers and using his acclaim to donate over $1,500 in book sales and inspire young readers everywhere.
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At only 9 years old, Ren Stylian has already distinguished himself in the literary world with his highly-rated debut book Papaya Man: Robot Blitz, which follows the adventures of Papaya Man, a 6th grade preteen who eats a rotten papaya on a dare that results in gaining newfound powers needed to defeat his nemesis, a 300 year-old scientist named Parker.
Receiving critical acclaim, Stylian won first place in Middle-Grade Fiction at The BookFest Awards, a competitive space traditionally dominated by adult authors. “I wasn’t expecting to win anything going up against adult writers, but I was so happy I did because it proves that kids’ voices are blindingly bright and powerful,” said Stylian.
A Creative Dream, Brought to Life
Stylian combines an action-packed storyline with nuanced character development, creating a 184-page choose-your-own-adventure experience with over 30 different endings that each create an authentic connection with his audience. His characters and the scenarios they encounter are relevant and relatable to his peers, focusing on themes like friendship, courage, and self-discovery.
“So many great books are loved by kids, but made by adults,” Stylian explained. “I wrote this book to share my voice and inspire others my age to share their voices, too. We have important things to say.”
Impact Beyond the Pages
Stylian’s success and growing influence extend well beyond his book as he continues to inspire young readers and aspiring authors through school visits, community events, and outreach initiatives aimed at promoting literacy and creativity. Through donations totaling $1,500 to his school and local charities, Stylian demonstrates a commitment to giving back—a mission he considers integral to his role as a young author.
Stylian’s visits to schools and author events have given hundreds of children his age insights into his writing process, encouraging students to pursue their creative ambitions. Through these visits, he provides step-by-step explanations of the publishing journey, demystifying the process and giving tips along the way.
He credits a frequent tip he shares with other students to his third-grade teacher at Park View Elementary School, Sarah Nelson. “Always use ‘juicy words’ when writing,” he explained. “I used thesaurus.com to find the juiciest words to tell my story, like ‘grief-stricken’ or ‘depressed’ instead of the word ‘sad.’ It’s simple advice that helped me so much.”
A Fresh Voice in Middle-Grade Fiction
Stylian’s remarkable journey as an author has sparked curiosity among his peers, teachers, and literary critics.
“Papaya Man: Robot Blitz stands not only as a tribute to Ren’s talent and hard work but also as an inspiring beacon for young authors everywhere,” noted the publication 4TinyHands in a recent review. “It challenges the convention, proving that the world of literature is open to all who dare to dream and write, regardless of their age.”
Readers can find Papaya Man: Robot Blitz through major retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Bookends & Beginnings in Evanston, Illinois, and online at RenStylian.com.
Growing Social Media Presence and Community Engagement
Stylian’s Instagram page, @renstylian, offers a glimpse into his journey as a young author, where he connects with readers, shares updates on his projects, and gives sneak peeks into upcoming events. While his following is still growing, Ren is hopeful that with more support, he can expand his reach, book more events, and continue using his platform to give back to his community and donate to more charities.
“I worked so hard on this project, so it feels really good seeing other kids inspired and becoming more interested in writing,” said Stylian of his success. “It’s all I wanted.”
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