Winona Rajamohan

I'm Chasing Myself Winona Rajamohan

It's easy to lose sight of yourself when you're a teen. 16-year-old Jess knows this all too well. When his older brother leaves home, leaving Jess and his mother alone, he tumbles into uncertainty. I'm Chasing Myself is about this young boy's struggle to rediscover the love and appreciation he once had about life and how it unfolds in his own home. Author Winona Rajamohan hopes to reach out to teenagers stepping into adulthood, young adults finding their place in the world and adults who have forgotten the beauty of reminiscing. She takes her readers on a journey through the intersection of youth, mental health, and self-expression. Rajamohan explores the importance of family and friendship and how they shape you by sharing her own personal experiences of growing into a young adult who lost sight of the excitement she once had for the world around her. Born and raised in Malaysia, her book takes place in a physical and cultural setting similar to that of her home country. Resonate with the rush of emotions you felt as you were growing up: the confusion, the uncertainty, the dwindling light at the end of the tunnel. Winona hopes to show young people how these feelings, though they often leave us scared and lost, are pivotal in helping us remember how important the small things in life are. Embrace your struggles. Turn them into your own reflective art piece.