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This event takes place in person at Charis and on crowdcast, Charis' virtual event platform. This event is free and registration is required for virtual attendance. Click here to register to attend virtually. Please read the in-person event guidelines at the bottom of this page if you wish to attend in-person.Charis welcomes Shetal Shah for a reading of Shakti Girls. Inspire a new generation with this beautifully illustrated, rhyming compilation of biographies of 13 unforgettable, powerful Indian women who changed history Perfect for kids ages 5+. This event is co-sponsored by Raksha. Raksha will have a resource table for women and girls at the event. Raksha, Inc is a Georgia-based nonprofit with a mission to promote a stronger and healthier South Asian community through confidential support services, education, and advocacy. Raksha works towards healing, empowerment, and justice for survivors of violence.
From the globally well-known producer Mindy Kaling to the lesser-known freedom fighter Kasturba Gandhi, Indian women have been breaking ceilings and ushering in powerful change for decades.
Learn 13 of their exceptional stories in Shakti Girls, where single rhyming poems illuminate each woman and reflect the diversity of India and its diaspora, including representations of over 10 different industries, such as women in science, politics, math, activism, sports, and more:
Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian women in space
Indra Nooyi, the first Indian woman to lead PepsiCo
Asha Bhosle, the first Indian Grammy nominee
Empowering words in Hindi and motivating messages are woven into each poem to affirm each young reader's
identity and self-esteem. A short glossary of English and Hindi words is provided on each page to enhance the experience with uninterrupted reading.
If you loved She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton, Girl Power by Neha Hiranandani, and the Rebel Girls series, you will love Shakti Girls.
Shetal Shah grew up to the sounds of Bollywood and the delicious smells of her mother’s Indian cooking in the suburbs of New York City. As a second-generation Indian-American, Shetal hoped to one day see more stories of girls like her fill the shelves of local bookstores. A former educator of 14 years, Shetal taught world history in all-girls schools where she witnessed how curriculum and literature inclusive of women from diverse backgrounds can have a positive impact on girls’ self-esteem, identity development, and belonging. Shetal also developed and led numerous educator workshops, presenting at national conferences covering topics on pedagogy and diversity and inclusion. Shetal currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and children while pursuing her writing and mission to bring diversity to bookshelves with stories that inspire.
In-person event guidelines:
All attendees must wear a face mask at all times.
We will begin seating people at 7 pm ET.
This event will be live-streamed via crowdcast. Click here to register to attend virtually.
As a reminder: If you are not feeling well, please do not come to the event.
If you have any questions regarding these guidelines or to request specific accessibility accommodations, please contact [email protected] or call the store at 404-524-0304
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Charis Books and More/Charis Circle, 184 S. Candler St., Decatur, United States
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