Hi! I'm Andrew Ajay Rajasekar, 7 years old and author of the Simple Cursive Series. I write books by hand because I have something important to say.
"Written by hand. Shared with love."
Recognised by The Australian Book of Records — aged just 7 years & 26 days · See the record →
Every book in the Simple Cursive Series is written by hand, in cursive, by Andrew Ajay himself.
Each story carries a message that matters — communication, kindness, smiling and self-love.
New books are added to the series regularly. Come along and join the journey!
About Andrew Ajay
Andrew Ajay Rajasekar is 7 years old and the creator of the Simple Cursive Series — a growing collection of handwritten children's books drawn from his everyday experiences and big ideas about the world.
He is a Year 1 student at St Leonard's College in Melbourne and a proud Bentleigh resident. Andrew Ajay doesn't type his stories. He picks up a pencil, opens a lined notebook, and writes in cursive. Every word you read in his books was first written by hand by a child who had something important to say.
He was inspired by the Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge and the MS Readathon, and is dedicated to inspiring children to read more, communicate better, and never stop learning. He was featured on 3AW Radio in March 2026 and celebrated by his school community at St Leonard's College.
In February 2026, Andrew Ajay was officially recognised by The Australian Book of Records as the youngest published author of a children's book — aged just 7 years and 26 days — for The Bear That Talked.
The Simple Cursive Series
"Some stories are written to entertain. Some are written to teach. And some — the most special ones — are written from the pure joy of a child who simply loves to share."
Every book in this collection was written and conceived by Andrew Ajay Rajasekar, a 7-year-old author from Melbourne who began his writing journey the way all great authors do — with a pencil, a notebook, and something important to say. Andrew Ajay doesn't type his stories first. He writes them by hand, in his own cursive, on lined notebook paper, one page at a time. When a story is finished, he holds it up proudly and says: "This is one of my books." And he means it. Every word.
Andrew Ajay takes tremendous joy in the act of writing — not because anyone asked him to, but because he genuinely believes that stories have the power to make the world better. At an age when most children are just learning to read, Andrew Ajay is already thinking about his readers — what they might learn, and whether they will be happy when they reach the last page.
The series takes its name from Andrew Ajay's handwriting — the flowing, earnest, beautifully imperfect cursive of a child who has something to say and won't stop until it's on the page. The first book, The Bear That Talked, is a story about the power of communication — about choosing real conversation over screens, and about the joy of connecting with people of all ages. It begins with a friendly bear saying "Hello" and ends with that same bear changing the lives of everyone around him.
These are not books written by a committee or designed to tick curriculum boxes. They are books written by a child who picks up a pencil because he has something on his heart and wants you to hear it — a reminder that the most powerful voice in the room is sometimes the smallest one.
Andrew Ajay dedicates his work to the teachers who inspire him, to the family who loves him, and to every child who has ever picked up a pencil and thought: I have a story to tell.
The Simple Cursive Series. Written by hand. Shared with love.
Two kids on the road were looking at their phones… so I thought it would be great if they spoke to each other instead.— Andrew Ajay Rajasekar, Age 7 · on 3AW Radio
The Books
Both books are available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle — or order signed copies directly from Andrew Ajay.
A heartwarming story about the power of communication — choosing real conversation over screens, and the joy of connecting with people of all ages. It begins with a friendly bear saying "Hello"… and ends with him changing everyone around him.
What if loving yourself, just as you are, was the secret to the happiest life of all? Meet Ajay, a friendly bear whose smile is a little different — and who shows us that kindness, a happy smile, and loving yourself exactly as you are can change the whole world.
Andrew Ajay is already working on his next story by hand. Pop your email in to be the first to know when it's here.
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Order directly from us — no Amazon needed. Add a personally signed copy for an extra-special gift. Shipping is worked out at checkout, and free local Melbourne pickup is available.
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Andrew Ajay's Promise
"I want every kid to be able to read and go to school, just like me. So when you buy my book, you're helping another child learn too." — Andrew Ajay, age 7
Andrew Ajay didn't just want to write stories — he wanted them to do good in the world. So he made a promise: the proceeds from his books go towards helping other children go to school, get an education, and discover the joy of learning. When you buy one of his handwritten stories, you give twice — a treasured book for a child you love, and the gift of learning for a child who needs it.
Written by hand, shared with love — and given to help others learn. 💛
In the Media
From radio to the school hall, Andrew Ajay is inspiring his community to read, write and talk more.
Officially recognised as the youngest published author of a children's book — aged 7 years & 26 days.
See the record → 📄 View certificate (PDF)
Featured with Ross & Russ in March 2026, sharing why he writes his books by hand — and the moment that inspired the book.
Read the story →
Celebrated by his school community and presented at the Junior School Assembly.
stleonards.vic.edu.au → 📄 View school award (PDF)
Andrew Ajay met his local Member of Parliament, who sent a personal letter of congratulations.
📄 Read the letter (PDF)Say Hello
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