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Free Mindfulness Storytime for Kids and Families

Join author and mindfulness coach Rashmi Shah for a free family storytime event featuring her children’s book I Found My Piece. This interactive reading helps kids manage stress and change through mindfulness and imagination.

Local mindfulness coach and children's author Rashmi Shah will be hosting an engaging, family-friendly book reading with an activity session at Quail Ridge Books on May 31st 2025, featuring her new children's book I Found My Piece.

The event includes:

• Live reading of the book

• A guided mindfulness activity

I Found My Piece follows Nezzo, a young child adjusting to a big life change, and introduces mindfulness tools in a playful, empowering way. "This isn't just a story for kids - it's a tool for resilience…" "…Families today are navigating a lot of change. This story helps children feel seen, supported, and a little more grounded." –Rashmi Shah

This event is free and open to the public. Ideal for children ages 4-10, families, teachers, and community members interested in emotional wellness.

About the Author: Rashmi Kumar Shah is a leadership and mindfulness coach, lawyer, and mother of three. Immigrating to the USA from the United Kingdom as a child, she has personally navigated significant life changes and has utilized mindfulness to manage stress and embrace new beginnings. Rashmi is passionate about helping others, especially children, to harness mindfulness as a tool for emotional resilience. Visit Rashmi’s site for more: https://www.rashmishah.com

WHAT: Book & Author event for I Found My Piece. Will include family-friendly live reading and mindfulness activity session. Free and open to the public.

WHO: Rashmi Kumar Shah - Local mindfulness coach, debut children's author, and lawyer.

WHEN: Saturday, May 31st, 2025 at 10:30am

WHERE: Quail Ridge Books - North Hills 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road Raleigh, NC 27609 RSVP Here

Date & Time

May 31, 2025

10:30AM - 11:30AM

Location

Quail Ridge Books - North Hills, 4209 -100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27609 North Hills, 4209 -100 Lassiter Mill Road Raleigh 27609 NC US

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