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Guinness World Records: Youngest person to publish a book

Guinness World Records logo.Photo: Guinness World Records

At the age of 4 years 218 days, little Saeed Rashed AlMheiri from Abu Dhabi, UAE, is the world’s youngest person to publish a book.

His record was verified on 9 March 2023, after he sold over 1,000 copies of his children’s book The Elephant Saeed and the Bear.

It is a story is about kindness and an unexpected friendship between the two animals.

Youngest person to publish a book. Photo: Guinness World Record

This week’s Guinness World Records:

Monday, 12 June – Click here

Tuesday, 13 June

Wednesday, 14 June

Thursday, 15 June

Friday 16 June

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All records – 5 June – 9 June

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Shyleen Choruma

Shyleen is a Journalism graduate with a keen interest in contributing to the digital media landscape of South Africa. she is a Master of Communication and Media student. Shyleen kickstarted her career as a Public Relation Communicator, she has a passion for books and telling jokes.