Zera Parekh, an 11-year-old from Mumbai, is an avid reader with a penchant for mystery and crime novels. She is an active participant in two Book Clubs, and has entered several Readathons. She also extends her interests to Robotics, on which she spent her summer in the Maker Lab at MIT enhancing her 3D printing skills. She is also a talented artist, always exploring new techniques and mediums. Her creative pursuits inspire her to blend storytelling, technology and visual imagery into exciting new experiences.