The Blue Bell Review
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    Meet the passionate team of young creators behind The Blue Bell Review.

    Meet Our Team

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    Elaine Elizabeth Jinto

    Editor-in-Chief

    Elaine Elizabeth Jinto is a 16-year-old writer and editor. She is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Blue Bell Review and serves as an editor for Phosphorescent Lit and In the Margins. She was Editor-in-Chief of her school magazine in 2023 and is currently a member of the Inklings Members Advisory Team (IMAT) at the Society of Young Inklings. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Stone Soup, Skipping Stones, Bookosmia, Kingfisher Quarterly, Wildfire Weekly and STEM Chronicles, among others. She has been recognized at the GetLit Poetry Fest and the Metaphoria Poetry Writing Contest. She is currently a member of the prestigious Ingenium journalism club at school. She is a passionate about Model UN, recently winning Commendable Reporter at TSA Model United Nations. She loves to write Ekphrastic pieces and stories and poems about important moments in our daily lives. Elaine is a FIDE-rated chess player, a certified pianist, a ballerina, and a footballer. She enjoys traveling with her wonderful family, reading good books and hanging out with her friends.
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    Kyle Chinchio

    Editor Of Prose

    Kyle Chinchio is a 7th grader who loves to read. His favorite genres are fiction and adventure. He also enjoys playing both tennis and table tennis. He is obsessed with animals and wants a dog, but his parents won't let him get one.
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    Aanyaa Tekwani

    Blog Editor

    She is an avid reader with a deep love for stories, ideas, and creative expression. Alongside academics, she actively enjoys badminton and swimming, valuing discipline, balance, and consistency both in and out of the classroom. She is currently working toward earning a degree at an early age, reflecting her strong commitment to learning and personal growth. Driven by curiosity and self-discipline, she consistently challenges herself through self-motivated learning and the continuous development of her skills.
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    Siri Bharatnur

    Art Editor

    Siri is a 15 year old studying at Treamis World School. She focuses mainly on acrylic and watercolor painting, however she also dabbles in crochet, baking, reading, embroidery as well as guitar.

    Adult Advisory Board

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    Dr. Manju Dhoundiyal

    Advisory Board Member

    Dr. Manju Dhoundiyal holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and has thirty-seven years of experience working on issues related to women's empowerment and child development. She worked across the country while serving the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development, an institute which functions under the aegis of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. It was an enriching experience for her to be associated with training, research, and documentation in the domains of women's empowerment and child development. She was a part of the faculty of the Uttarakhand Administrative Training Academy as well. She also facilitates sessions for multinational companies and non-governmental organizations on issues related to women and child development.

    Former Team Members

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    Havish Reddy

    Former Team Member

    Havish is a 12-year-old high achiever with a diverse range of accomplishments in both athletics and academics. In 2019, he was named the sumo winner in the Inter Dojo Junior Kata and Sumo Tournament held by the World Karate Organisation. More recently, he secured the State First Rank in the Kannada Olympiad for the 2024-2025 academic year. An avid sportsman, Havish has won numerous awards in football and regularly plays basketball and volleyball. In his free time, he enjoys expressing his creativity through drawing.