Author Visits & Workshops
Natasha Iregbu is a children’s author, creative mindfulness practitioner, and experienced wellbeing facilitator who supports emotional literacy and positive mental health through storytelling and practical activities.
Through her mindfulness picture books Slow Down Amaya and Slow Down Sammy, author visits and school workshops, she helps young readers explore emotions, build self‑regulation skills, and experience calm and confidence through engaging stories and interactive sessions.
Meet the author
I am passionate about supporting children's positive wellbeing.
Through my mindfulness based books, Slow Down Amaya and Slow Down Sammy, I share ways to help children look after their minds and develop their emotional literacy with mindfulness through storytelling.
I have 11 years of experience delivering social and emotional based activities with children and teenagers individually, in small groups. and large groups in schools and youth & community work settings
I'm a Children’s Author, Creative Mindfulness Practitioner, Yoga Teacher, Mindfulness Teacher and Coach, and former Community Education Worker.
School visits
A 2021 Book Trust report highlighted that:
“School visits as an important way to nurture the next generation of creators of colour. Exposure to visible role models can inspire and challenge how children see themselves and careers in the creative industry.”
Slow Down Amaya and Slow Down Sammy have themes of mindfulness, kindness, diversity and inclusion weaved in the books.
These sessions align to the Curriculum for Excellence in relation to Health and Wellbeing, “Mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing” as they support children to “understand and develop my physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing and social skills”.
Children can use the techniques learnt during the session to help them regulate their emotions and look after their overall wellbeing.
In Person author school visits for p1-p3 pupils include:
Book reading of Slow Down Amaya and SlowDownSammy
Q&A Session
Curriculum aligned lesson plans emailed after the session
These sessions help children develop their emotional literacy and promote positive mental health and wellbeing.
Previous school visits
May 2024 - Falla Hill Primary, West Lothian
June 2024 - Murrayburn Primary, Edinburgh
June 2024 - Duddingston Primary, Edinburgh
July & August 2024 - LS Tuition- Summer School, Edinburgh
September 2024 - Balgreen Primary, Edinburgh
March 2025- Falla Hill Primary, West Lothian
Children’s testimonials
“I'm going to practice breathing with my [breathing] ball at home.”
“I feel so relaxed. I could go to sleep.”
“I liked your book. I'm going to buy it.”
“I want to write books when I'm older.”
“I think your book is excellent. I can't wait to read your next book about Sammy”
Visit details
I ask for a minimum of 20 book orders for a school visit lasting up to 90 minutes
Or
I can send an invoice for the visit. Rate is £210, based on Live Literature.
Book orders
Once we have confirmed a date for the visit I will send you a flyer with information about the visit, to share in advance with parents and carers. The flyer includes a payment link to order a copy of the book.
I’ll bring the book orders on the day of the school visit.
Orders can be from teachers, school staff and/or parents/carers.
Funding an author visit
If your school has a limited budget, here are a few fundraising ideas to raise funds for an author visit.
Pupil Council-led fundraising
Parent/Teacher associations (PTA)
Sponsored reading or wellbeing events
Testimonials from teachers
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"P1b loved meeting Natasha and listening to her read her wonderful book ‘Slow Down Amaya’. It received rave reviews from the class and Natasha shared her top tips when writing stories and we can't wait to start creating our own characters. A really inspirational visit.”
-P1 Teacher, Edinburgh
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“We were so lucky to have an author visit us in class today. Natasha read us her story which included some mindfulness activities. We asked her lots of questions about how to become an author and many of us feel inspired to write our own stories. Maybe one day we will get our own book published!”
- P3 Teacher, Edinburgh
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“We thoroughly enjoyed meeting author Natasha. We will continue to use many of Natasha’s mindfulness techniques to help us in school. What a lovely way to start the school day.”
P1/2 Teacher, Edinburgh
2024 past events
Natasha Iregbu is a mindfulness coach, author, and workshop facilitator who regularly delivers wellbeing, literacy, and mindfulness sessions for families, schools, and community organisations across Scotland.
Book Readings and Workshops
19th April- Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
26th April- Slow Down Amaya Book launch - Lila Yoga, Edinburgh
19th May
Natasha Iregbu facilitated Slow Down Sunday Workshops, during Mental Health Awareness Week, in collaboration with the National Museum of Scotland, for their Wellbeing Week. This session guided families through mindful storytelling, yoga, creative mindfulness activities, and crafts.
Natasha also supported staff at the museum with the development of their Wellbeing Wanders whereby the Learning and Engagement Team delivered mini mindfulness sessions at collections around the museum.
23rd May- MakeBelieve- The Baby Play Place, Edinburgh
26th May - North Merchiston Club, Edinburgh
7th June - Colinton Library, Edinburgh
15th June - Morningside Library, Edinburgh
5th July - Currie Library, Edinburgh
19th July - Balgreen Library, Edinburgh
10th August - Balerno Library, Edinburgh
20th October - Slow Down Sammy book Launch, North Merchistion Club
9th November
Natasha Iregbu facilitated a Family Yoga and Mindfulness workshop in collaboration with the Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution. The session guided families through gentle yoga, sensory mindfulness activities, and practical techniques to help reduce stress, build emotional awareness, and support mental wellbeing together.
17th November - Little Plaza, Edinburgh
2025 events
27th April
Slow Down Sammy Storytime & Mindfulness Workshop
Natasha Iregbu delivered an in-person storytelling and wellbeing session for families at the Edinburgh Bookshop, combining mindfulness activities with interactive reading to support children’s emotional awareness.
Original event listing archived.
8th May
Natasha Iregbu delivered an online workshop in collaboration with UK Reads, helping families build confidence in reading, literacy, and emotional wellbeing.
If you would like to enquire about a community author storytelling event please get in touch.