RIYA MIGLANI
Student, Author, App Ambassador, Podcast Host, Activist, Researcher
About Me
Riya's Story
Riya Miglani is 17 years old and attends Monroe Township High School, Herself, including her siblings, have severe allergies to all nuts and seafood. Theyhave been to the emergency room numerous times and know first hand how difficult it is to deal with food allergies. Turning a problem into an oppurtunity, Riya is now a founder of her own podcast called "Less Panic, More Peace" and an author of a children's book, "The Hidden Hero". She created these tools in order to inspire, empower, and inform people who are dealing with food allergies.
ZESTFULL MAGAZINE
In the community with two allergy teen authors of an allergy book!
How do you communicate something as complicated as food allergies to young children without making them feel scared, or different from their friends? Reading stories can sometimes be one of the best ways for children to learn about important themes in a fun and engaging way.
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This week, we’re highlighting a food allergy children’s book called “The Hidden Hero,” passionately written by two teens with food allergies (coincidentally, who are both named Riya!).
For more teen resources, check out our top tips to make a food allergy teen’s life easier.