# @scrippsnationalspellingbee on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DMN2E3pNyoC
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/38633552-scrippsnationalspellingbee-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-07-17T16:54:08.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Scripps National Spelling Bee (@scrippsnationalspellingbee) — https://gondola.cc/scrippsnationalspellingbee

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At just 13 years old, Akarshana Sathish has opened 21 libraries across India – creating incredible spaces for joy, learning and healing. Her journey began at age nine, when she saw young cancer patients in need of distraction and donated more than 1,000 books to launch her first library. Since then, she’s brought books to police stations, juvenile homes and community centers, helping and inspiring thousands of people along the way. ❤️

We’re in awe of Akarshana’s passion and perseverance. Her story reminds us that young people have the power to spark real change, and that words can open worlds. Kudos to this record-breaking, award-winning librarian whose love of reading is lighting the way for so many. 💡 #powerofwords

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