Montco Elementary Schooler Authors Anti-Bullying Book

PENNSBURG, PA — Some non-fiction authors are inspired by personal life experiences.

But most non-fiction authors aren’t using their grade school experiences to inspire their writings – while they’re still in grade school.

One western Montgomery County student has changed the paradigm, using experiences she went through just two years ago, at 8 years of age, to inspire her to become a published author – at the age of 10.

“I actually have stood up for someone because we were at a park and this girl started bullying my friend. And so, I just told them to stop,” Mayah Montero told 6 ABC Action News in a recent interview on the event two years ago that was the catalyst behind her book writing.

The television spot highlighted Montero’s book, titled “The Adventures of Ava and Mia,” which was inspired by the young author’s personal, firsthand look at bullying.

“I also wanted the people who are getting bullied to know that there are people that love and support them,” Montero, of Pennsburg, told the news station. “And I also wanted the people who are standing up for the person who’s getting bullied to know that it is a great thing that they’re doing, and they’re helping out someone.”

Montero’s book is available in both paperback and Kindle format on Amazon and can be purchased here.

Check out more about Montero in her spot on 6ABC Action News.