Join us for an author visit! Sharing her newest title, In This Family, author and story time host, Shelly Anand will read her warm and lyrical picture book about a multicultural family welcoming a new member all while celebrating familial love.

Join local BIPOC authors and illustrators for an inclusive family story-time to close out Banned Books Week. Featuring Authors & Illustrators: Shelly Anand, Sarah Duff, Maya Lawrence, Leah Abucayan & Nicole Kang

Join us for an author visit! In Laxmi's Mooch, author and story time host, Shelly Anand will share a joyful celebration of our bodies and body hair.

Charis is excited to welcome local author Shelly Anand in conversation with author and publisher, Hannah Moushabeck for a two-part celebration of their work and a discussion of the current politics of publishing and Palestinian solidarity. 

Part one--is from 1:30-2:15 pm and is an in-person only story hour geared towards children 4-10 years old. Shelly Anand will read from her new picture book In This Family and Hannah Moushabeck will read: Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine. After the reading, there will be time for kids to get their books signed and say hello to the authors before we transition into the second part of the event.

Part two--2:30-3:30 pm is an in-person and virtual conversation geared towards adults who are interested in how children's authors and publishers are navigating the politics of writing and publishing in a time of solidarity with Palestine. This portion of the conversation will be moderated by educator and author, Gayatri Sethi. This event is co-sponsored by the Refaat Mobile Library, a traveling volunteer-run liberation library in Atlanta created in honor of martyred Palestinian poet & professor Refaat Alareer.

Join children's book author Shelly Anand in a read along of her book I LOVE MY BODY BECAUSE. I LOVE MY BODY BECAUSE: Everybody has a body and every body is good. Your body takes you where you want to go. Your body is your first home. And your body is different from everyone else’s body! I Love My Body Because is a gentle and poetic picture book for the youngest readers about celebrating your own body and all the different, wonderful bodies that make up our world. Shelly's presentation will be followed by a "how-to" from Ready for Learning, Ready for Life on how to make reading fun and engaging for your kids.

Charis welcomes author Thenmozhi Soundararajan in conversation with Atlanta writers and activists: Shelly Anand (I Love My Body Because, Laxmi's Mooch), Anjali Enjeti (Southbound,The Parted Earth), and Gayatri Sethi (Unbelonging) for a celebration of her groundbreaking new work, The Trauma of Caste: A Dalit Feminist Meditation on Survivorship, Healing, and Abolition. This event is co-sponsored by Raksha. 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.

Join co-author Shelly Anand and illustrator Erika Rodriguez Medina in-store at Indigo Granville as they read from and answer questions about I Love My Body Because - their gentle and poetic picture book for the youngest readers about celebrating your own body and all the different, wonderful bodies that make up our world

Join authors Shelly Anand & Nomi Ellenson as they read their latest book “I Love My Body Because” - a gentle, poetic picture book about celebrating your body and all the different, wonderful bodies that make up our world.

Join us at Little Shop on Tuesday, June 21st at 5pm! To start the event, Shelly & Nomi will read aloud I Love My Body Because. Then, Little Shop will host a discussion with Shelly & Nomi; they'll discuss writing together & the origin of their book. Best of all, Shelly & Nomi will share how to love your body, and they'll answer audience questions!

Afterwards, there will be a signing line. Shelly & Nomi will sign copies of their books, and they can even personalize it for you!

*There are no fees to attend

Spend an afternoon with children's author Shelly Anand. She will read from her acclaimed book Laxmi's Mooch and speak about her inspiration for writing it.

There will be a fun craft for the kids at the end of the program.

Charis welcomes Shelly Anand and Nabi H. Ali for a celebration of Laxmi's Mooch! With her parents' help, Laxmi learns that hair isn't just for heads, but that it grows everywhere, regardless of gender. Featuring affirming text by Shelly Anand and exuberant, endearing illustrations by Nabi H. Ali, Laxmi's Mooch is a celebration of our bodies and our body hair, in whichever way they grow.

This event is co-sponsored by Raksha, Inc 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.

This event takes place on crowdcast, Charis' virtual event platform.

HOORAY! Long time friend of Little Shop of Stories Shelly Anand has written a picture book, and we couldn't be more THRILLED to help launch LAXMI'S MOOCH into the world! Join us for a virtual launch on Tuesday, March 2 at 6pm/ET on Facebook Live featuring Shelly, the book's illustrator Nabi H. Ali, and maybe even more special guests!

Join Booklist and Penguin Young Readers for this free, hour-long discussion on new and old books for young readers (grades K–12) featuring strong, inspiring women. This webinar will also feature a panel discussion between Olivia Abtahi, author of PERFECTLY PARVIN; Shelly Anand, author of LAXMI'S MOOCH; Tyler Feder, author and illustrator of BODIES ARE COOL; and Lisa Fipps, author of STARFISH. This panel will be moderated by Booklist editor Maggie Reagan.

Desi Book Aunty @desibookaunty and author Saadia Faruqi @saadiafaruqi are co-hosting the first Desi KidLit Summit on October 18.

This is a unique online event bringing together children's book authors and creatives from the South Asian diaspora to talk about the joys and challenges of the publishing industry.
Whether you are an aspiring author, illustrator, a book reviewer, blogger or a veteran writer, this gathering will be a virtual space to connect with others, learn together and share your wisdom.

*There are no fees to attend.

Desi Book Aunty @desibookaunty and author Saadia Faruqi @saadiafaruqi are co-hosting the first Desi KidLit Summit on October 11.

This is a unique online event bringing together children's book authors and creatives from the South Asian diaspora to talk about the joys and challenges of the publishing industry.
Whether you are an aspiring author, illustrator, a book reviewer, blogger or a veteran writer, this gathering will be a virtual space to connect with others, learn together and share your wisdom.

*There are no fees to attend.