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Mansi has feelings, and sometimes she doesn’t know exactly what to do with them.

When things go south, her mind races to react. Maybe she’ll start to huff and puff and cry with rage. But is that always the best action to take? ​In "Mindful Mansi" we experience daily life through six-year-old Mansi’s eyes. With Mansi at our side, we can all learn to act instead of react--to pause, breathe, and choose to be the best version of ourselves--even in the toughest of situations.

Order your copy of Mindful Mansi today from our printer, Lulu!

This site is a deactivated portfolio site and is no longer accepting orders. But you can still order Mindful Mansi at the links below!

• Mindful Mansi Hardcover
• Mindful Mansi Paperback

Mansi in the Community

Authors Shaarika and Aubrey were featured at the Local Author Festival at Island Books!

Thoughts from Mansi's fans

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I like to see children be given the message that it's good for the brain to make choices at times when inner emotions are strong. We build more positive brain chemistry that way. It's like going to the gym for a healthy brain!

- Dr. Catherin Maxwell, Naturopathic Doctor

The words, message and the pictures are such a treasure. My daughter is so used to routines and gets upset when things don't go as expected. Mindful Mansi has a beautiful message with the chant that she can use in situations that are not in her control. Every parent of young children and school library will benefit from having this book.

- Uma Raghavan, Data Scientist and Mother of child with Autism

​I love how the book follows the whole day and the obstacles that arise and shows a better way to navigate it by pausing, acknowledging feelings and then taking more skillful action.
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- Danny Arguetty, Yoga Teacher & Mindfulness Manager at University of Washington Recreation

Meet the Creatives

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Aubrey Unemori
​​​Co-Author

Aubrey studied English with Writing Emphasis at the University of Washington. She was President of both the Graphic Novel Society and Write Away at UW creative writing club, as well as the Outreach Coordinator of Bricolage Literary and Visual Arts Journal's Issue 37 Staff.
​She is passionate about writing and diversity in media, and hopes to go into the publishing industry after graduation to change the face of mainstream media.

Shaarika Kaul
​​​Co-Author

Shaarika studied Informatics - Data Science and Communication at the University of Washington studying Informatics and Communication. She is passionate about the arts- she is a musician and loves to write.  Mindful Mansi is a dream-come-true as her first published book. ​Shaarika has practiced meditation her whole life, and is a vocal advocate for mental health and self-care.

Andalucia Curtis
​Illustrator

​Andalucia studied Computer Science and Art at the University of Washington. She was the lighting and rendering lead for her computer animation capstone, and was the Art Officer of the Graphic Novel Society. Andy specializes in digital painting and this is her first published work.

​Mindful Mansi was created to help address children's mental health through mindfulness. 

​Authors Shaarika and Aubrey were raised in households following Hindu and Buddhist traditions, and recognize the power mindfulness practices have played in caring for their mental health. By planting the seeds of self-awareness in young children, we hope to help inspire a world of more compassionate and mindful human beings.

Our journey with Mansi began with a team of talented women at the University of Washington Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship. Our goal was to empower children with awareness, respect, and compassion for themselves and others. We thank our alma mater, our friends, our mentors, and you for supporting women entrepreneurs and artists!