Storytelling Sessions
Meet the Author
I am passionate about supporting children's positive wellbeing. Through my mindfulness based book, Slow Down Amaya, I share ways to help children look after their minds and develop their emotional literacy.
I have seven years of experience delivering social and emotional based activities with children aged 6-12 years. I have experience of working with children individually, in small groups and large groups in schools and youth centres.
I'm a Children’s Author, Creative Mindfulness Practitioner, Yoga Teacher, Mindfulness Teacher and Coach, Community Education Worker and Charity Trustee.
Library Visits
I am available to visit libraries for storytelling sessions.
These sessions can include a book reading, Q&A and the chance to buy a copy of Slow Down Amaya.
To enquire about a session, see contact details at the bottom of page.
Upcoming Sessions
Author Storytelling
Colinton Library
Friday 7th June
2pm
Morningside Library
15th June
11am
Slow Down Sunday
National Museum of Scotland
Sunday 19th May
10.30am and 1pm
Encourage children to explore being in the moment during Mental Health Awarness Week.
Come along for a book reading of Slow Down Amaya, creative mindfulness, yoga and art.
The workshops are part of the National Museum of Scotland’s week of wellbeing activities for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Suitable for children aged 5-7 year olds accompanied by an adult.
Book via the Mueseum website below
2024 Events
19th April- Storytelling- Oxgangs Library, Edinburgh
26th April- Book launch - Lila Yoga, Edinburgh
19th May- Slow Down Sunday Workshops - National Museum of Scotland, booking above
26th May - Storytelling - North Merchiston Club, Edinburgh. Booking here
7th June - Storytelling - Colinton Library
15th June - Storytelling + Q&A- Morningside Library, Edinburgh
5th July - Storytelling - Currie Library, Edinburgh
10th August - Storytelling- Balerno Library, Edinburghh
School Visits
I offer school visits for p1 and p2 pupils, in Edinburgh.
Interactive classroom visits can include:
Book reading of Slow Down Amaya
Q&A Session
Creative Mindfulness activity
These sessions help children develop their emotional literacy and promote positive mental health and wellbeing.
A 2021 Book Trust report highlighted:
“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 has themes of mindfulness, kindness, diversity and inclusion weaved in the story.
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.
Upcoming School Visits
28th May - Falla Hill Primary, West Lothian
13th June - Duddingston Primary, Edinburgh
To enquire about a school visit, please get in touch at: hello@butterfly-minds.co.uk or fill in the contact form below.