Pages I Never Read Out Loud come live this story with me through the arcs of my poems.

Pages I Never Read Out Loud is a collection of the emotions we carry quietly- the ones we feel deeply but rarely say. From seeing the world through childhood's rose-tinted glasses to unspoken love, from heartbreak and loss to healing and understanding, and finding love in places where it still exists- these poems trace the journey of a heart learning to live, let go, and begin again. There are pieces of me in these pages, but there may be pieces of you too. Because maybe, we all have pages we never read out loud.

Akanksha Panda is an ex-microbiology student and a present software developer who loves to paint her world with colours and words. A passionate storyteller with a boundless imagination and a heart full of wonder, she also loves illustrating for children. She writes from the quiet spaces between feelings and expression. She has previously published a children's storybook titled Eli, Zee & the Magical Cupcakes. Pages I Never Read Out Loud is her first poetry collection- a reflection of the journey through love, loss, and everything in between. You can connect with her at akankshapandaofficial@gmail.com