ABOUT US
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ayrton Mahabir
Ayrton Mahabir is a talented 4th grader who loves to write stories! When he was only 8 years old, he created the company Sketch Craft Studios and self published his first children's picture book and a chapter book for pre-teens. Now, he's busy working on his third book in the fun Ice Kitty Series, which is part of the Library Local Author Collection.
Ayrton is also an entrepreneur! He creates cool custom merchandise to go along with his books, so fans can enjoy even more of his stories. Besides being a writer, Ayrton is learning martial arts and is working hard to earn his blue belt. In his spare time, Ayrton loves coding and makes his own games on Roblox. He also enjoys bringing his ideas to life by animating on FlipaClip. With his creativity and passion, Ayrton Mahabir is a rising star in writing, gaming, and animation! Check out his YouTube channel for the latest animation: https://www.youtube.com/@IceKittyAdventures/videos, and subscribe to Ayrtons’s website, icekittyadvetures.com, to learn more about his projects.
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2024 Donations
Sketch Craft Studios donated all book proceeds in the month on September to Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF). CCRF is a national nonprofit dedicated to ending childhood cancer.​
​Each month book proceeds are used to sponsor a child in the Dominican Republic to receive martial arts and leadership training along with uniform, equipment and a meal through the organization Heart of Zentai.
2024 Events
Sketch Craft Studios participated in November's 2nd Annual Mullica Hill Children’s Business Fair. Ayrton Mahabir promoted his book and business alongside other entrepreneurs.
Sketch Craft Studios also participated in the Kids Biz Expo in Jersey City. This fantastic event made kids feel like celebrities and featured professional photographers and special guest speakers. Ayrton pitched his company to attendees for added public speaking experience.