“Make a choice, mama. Stand up, chin up- Strap on the suit of armor, plant your bare feet firmly on the earth and make a choice. Ask the universe to heal your body. You are a warrior. Believe in the depths of your soul that the medicine will heal you. Believe in your soul that you will get through this. Find hope in the silence. I live only for today, for when tomorrow comes, it will be today. I’ve been given the chance to look at life differently & so have you. You will never be who you were prior to your diagnosis but I promise you, you will eventually be able to look in the mirror and see a much different person staring back at you. She will wear her scars like her favorite pair of jeans. Full of wonder, full of hope, and stronger than you could have ever imagined. It’s going to change you, but you will feel untouchable soon. There is a power that comes in living with cancer. Hold onto that power and allow it to fuel your survival, your journey and your life.” This was part of a note an angel in my cancer support group sent that hit me profoundly when I needed it most and I read everyday. You are not alone. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Ps. FUCK CANCER #nationalcancersurvivorsday #fuckcancer 📸: @jaxonphotogroup for @seemanetwork
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Playgrounds > touchscreens. Laughter > notifications. Real world > virtual world. Join us @_wearemama 🙏🏽👊🏽 #kidsbeforetech #anxiousgeneration #mentalhealth #parenting #childhood
Sheetal Sheth as Julia Roberts from the film: Pretty Woman. Through a series of six iconic looks paying homage to actors she admired growing up, Sheth showcases the transformative power of representation, illustrating that anyone can embody the essence of these iconic characters. Sheth’s journey is a testament to the evolving landscape of representation in Hollywood. As she continues to break barriers, her words echo a powerful sentiment: “We can do anything we want, it’s time the industry not only recognizes the diverse narratives waiting to be told, but to also put their full financial support and resources behind these projects.” See this incredible piece and all the looks in our March edition of SEEMA magazine. Link in bio.
The good stuff. ✨❤️ Rounded out my DC trip with a visit to Rosa Parks Elementary School through @aobfound. These engaged littles not only had great questions, they made some great connections. Especially one kindergarten girl who shared that her classmate didn’t think she (or girls!) could have a Spiderman pencil. I’m glad we squashed that nonsense early and reminded all the kids that there are no such things as ‘boy things’ or ‘girl things.’ 💪🏽 If your school or community would like me to visit, feel free to DM. I am booking for 2024-2025 school year and have two new books coming out soon! ❤️📚 #childrensbooks #bravoanjali #alwaysanjali #kidlit #neverdimyourlight #author #authorsofinstagram #teachers
The good stuff. ✨❤️ Rounded out my DC trip with a visit to Rosa Parks Elementary School through @aobfound. These engaged littles not only had great questions, they made some great connections. Especially one kindergarten girl who shared that her classmate didn’t think she (or girls!) could have a Spiderman pencil. I’m glad we squashed that nonsense early and reminded all the kids that there are no such things as ‘boy things’ or ‘girl things.’ 💪🏽 If your school or community would like me to visit, feel free to DM. I am booking for 2024-2025 school year and have two new books coming out soon! ❤️📚 #childrensbooks #bravoanjali #alwaysanjali #kidlit #neverdimyourlight #author #authorsofinstagram #teachers
The good stuff. ✨❤️ Rounded out my DC trip with a visit to Rosa Parks Elementary School through @aobfound. These engaged littles not only had great questions, they made some great connections. Especially one kindergarten girl who shared that her classmate didn’t think she (or girls!) could have a Spiderman pencil. I’m glad we squashed that nonsense early and reminded all the kids that there are no such things as ‘boy things’ or ‘girl things.’ 💪🏽 If your school or community would like me to visit, feel free to DM. I am booking for 2024-2025 school year and have two new books coming out soon! ❤️📚 #childrensbooks #bravoanjali #alwaysanjali #kidlit #neverdimyourlight #author #authorsofinstagram #teachers
Early Detection = Better Outcomes! This April is the first-ever official National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month and I am privileged to partner with the Prevent Cancer Foundation to share crucial information throughout the entire month. This is personal for me and I hope my story encourages you to prioritize your health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. #betteroutcomes #cancerprevention #earlydetection #cancer #breastcancerawareness #fuckcancer
The good stuff. ✨❤️ Rounded out my DC trip with a visit to Rosa Parks Elementary School through @aobfound. These engaged littles not only had great questions, they made some great connections. Especially one kindergarten girl who shared that her classmate didn’t think she (or girls!) could have a Spiderman pencil. I’m glad we squashed that nonsense early and reminded all the kids that there are no such things as ‘boy things’ or ‘girl things.’ 💪🏽 If your school or community would like me to visit, feel free to DM. I am booking for 2024-2025 school year and have two new books coming out soon! ❤️📚 #childrensbooks #bravoanjali #alwaysanjali #kidlit #neverdimyourlight #author #authorsofinstagram #teachers
The good stuff. ✨❤️ Rounded out my DC trip with a visit to Rosa Parks Elementary School through @aobfound. These engaged littles not only had great questions, they made some great connections. Especially one kindergarten girl who shared that her classmate didn’t think she (or girls!) could have a Spiderman pencil. I’m glad we squashed that nonsense early and reminded all the kids that there are no such things as ‘boy things’ or ‘girl things.’ 💪🏽 If your school or community would like me to visit, feel free to DM. I am booking for 2024-2025 school year and have two new books coming out soon! ❤️📚 #childrensbooks #bravoanjali #alwaysanjali #kidlit #neverdimyourlight #author #authorsofinstagram #teachers
The good stuff. ✨❤️ Rounded out my DC trip with a visit to Rosa Parks Elementary School through @aobfound. These engaged littles not only had great questions, they made some great connections. Especially one kindergarten girl who shared that her classmate didn’t think she (or girls!) could have a Spiderman pencil. I’m glad we squashed that nonsense early and reminded all the kids that there are no such things as ‘boy things’ or ‘girl things.’ 💪🏽 If your school or community would like me to visit, feel free to DM. I am booking for 2024-2025 school year and have two new books coming out soon! ❤️📚 #childrensbooks #bravoanjali #alwaysanjali #kidlit #neverdimyourlight #author #authorsofinstagram #teachers
The good stuff. ✨❤️ Rounded out my DC trip with a visit to Rosa Parks Elementary School through @aobfound. These engaged littles not only had great questions, they made some great connections. Especially one kindergarten girl who shared that her classmate didn’t think she (or girls!) could have a Spiderman pencil. I’m glad we squashed that nonsense early and reminded all the kids that there are no such things as ‘boy things’ or ‘girl things.’ 💪🏽 If your school or community would like me to visit, feel free to DM. I am booking for 2024-2025 school year and have two new books coming out soon! ❤️📚 #childrensbooks #bravoanjali #alwaysanjali #kidlit #neverdimyourlight #author #authorsofinstagram #teachers
The good stuff. ✨❤️ Rounded out my DC trip with a visit to Rosa Parks Elementary School through @aobfound. These engaged littles not only had great questions, they made some great connections. Especially one kindergarten girl who shared that her classmate didn’t think she (or girls!) could have a Spiderman pencil. I’m glad we squashed that nonsense early and reminded all the kids that there are no such things as ‘boy things’ or ‘girl things.’ 💪🏽 If your school or community would like me to visit, feel free to DM. I am booking for 2024-2025 school year and have two new books coming out soon! ❤️📚 #childrensbooks #bravoanjali #alwaysanjali #kidlit #neverdimyourlight #author #authorsofinstagram #teachers
The good stuff. ✨❤️ Rounded out my DC trip with a visit to Rosa Parks Elementary School through @aobfound. These engaged littles not only had great questions, they made some great connections. Especially one kindergarten girl who shared that her classmate didn’t think she (or girls!) could have a Spiderman pencil. I’m glad we squashed that nonsense early and reminded all the kids that there are no such things as ‘boy things’ or ‘girl things.’ 💪🏽 If your school or community would like me to visit, feel free to DM. I am booking for 2024-2025 school year and have two new books coming out soon! ❤️📚 #childrensbooks #bravoanjali #alwaysanjali #kidlit #neverdimyourlight #author #authorsofinstagram #teachers
Here we go! 👋🏽 RAASHI’S RAKHIS will be out next month and I am delighted to introduce y’all to clever Raashi ✨ From Publisher’s Weekly: “A resourceful protagonist expands a gendered ritual… Raksha Bandhan, a festival about honoring families, is a favorite of bespectacled Raashi. But when her younger brother Tejas insists Raashi adhere to the holiday’s gendered guidelines, she questions Mama’s explanation: that traditionally, sisters tied rakhis—bracelets symbolizing protection—on to their brothers, because it once wasn’t thought that girls should do as much as boys. Raashi, whose big dreams include piloting planes, coaching a baseball team, and being president, wonders “if the idea was to protect the people you loved, why didn’t the girls get rakhis, too?” Traditionalists may balk at Sheth’s reinterpretation of a beloved Hindu ritual, but the direct narrative provides opportunity for a more inclusive celebration.” Traditionalist?! I’d think we’d all be for updating these dated customs to connect with our values. What say you? And have you pre-ordered yet? These little things are actually big things in book world. Available anywhere books are sold! 🙏🏽📚(links on sheetalsheth.com/books) #kidlit #childrenillustration #childrensbooks #summer #rakshabandhan #represent #cultural #desi #global #festival #inclusive #family #parenting
It’s time we broke down breast cancer. I was diagnosed at 42 years old—and for someone as young as me who had always lived an intentionally healthy life, it was hard to wrap my head around. Still is. If you’re reading this and haven’t yet scheduled your mammogram, I hope this encourages you to stop scrolling and schedule—early detection means more treatment options and healthier days ahead. 💕 #betteroutcomes #cancerprevention #earlydetection #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness #fuckcancer
“If you love to read, thank a librarian.” ❤️ I was humbled to be asked to speak to a group of librarians and teachers this morning. And to do it with dear friend and fellow actor/author @maulikpancholy (get his books “The Best At It” and “Nikhil Out Loud”) was a treat. To the champions of our kids and stories, much gratitude. I am so sorry you are having to spend your valued time and energy on so much utter garbage these days. Thank you for staying in the fight. We need you. 🙏🏽👊🏽 @qplnyc – An absolute pleasure. Y’all rock. Thank you for all you do. 🙌🏽 @theauthorvillage #kidlit #librarian #books #bookstagram #childrensbooks #alwaysanjali #bravoanjali #makinghappy
Friends! I’m excited to be teaming up with fellow children’s book author and all around rock star @meena again to bring our littles a special morning of storytimes and more! This time in NYC @mcnallyjackson in Soho. April 20, 11am. Will I see you there? ✨📚 #alwaysanjali #bravoanjali #anjaliseries #kidlit #aforambitious #childrensbooks #family #parenting #storytime
While it’s important to know your family history when it comes to cancer, it’s not the only risk factor. Believe it or not, most people with cancer DON’T have a family history of it—only about 5-10% of cancers are hereditary. Family history or not, everyone needs to get their routine cancer screenings. #betteroutcomes #cancerprevention #earlydetection #breastcancer #fuckcancer #southasian #health
Stop your scrolling and schedule your screening! Which routine cancer screening have you been putting off? It can be hard to keep track of them all, but trust me when I say it’s worth it—early detection can save your life. Visit preventcancer.org/betteroutcomes to learn what routine screenings you need today. #betteroutcomes #cancerprevention #earlydetection #cancer #fuckcancer
🎶 Get ready for an unforgettable night! 🎶 Join us at SAYA’s gala for an enchanting evening filled with soulful melodies by the one and only @alisethiofficial! 🌟 🎤 Hosted by emcees @beneaththesheetz and @sahibcantsingh, with music and dancing by @ashgofficial, this event promises to be a celebration like no other! Tickets are available now! Click the link in our bio to secure yours and visit our website for more information about our gala. ✨ #SAYAGala #alisethi
🎶 Get ready for an unforgettable night! 🎶 Join us at SAYA’s gala for an enchanting evening filled with soulful melodies by the one and only @alisethiofficial! 🌟 🎤 Hosted by emcees @beneaththesheetz and @sahibcantsingh, with music and dancing by @ashgofficial, this event promises to be a celebration like no other! Tickets are available now! Click the link in our bio to secure yours and visit our website for more information about our gala. ✨ #SAYAGala #alisethi
“But all the rich kids are doing it!” 🙄 As always, Jon Stewart puts it perfectly. I encourage you to watch the whole segment. It’s impeccable. @thedailyshow
This share is very telling because we live in a country that is quick to medicate vs changing behaviors. Btw, Chamath Palihapitiya was a senior executive at Facebook early on. Of course every child is different – I am sharing this because I have experienced first hand how easy folks are to give drugs vs look at alternatives and lifestyle changes as part of the equation. And the impact of tech is impossible to ignore. @theallinpod E170 @jerricasannes @_wearemama Thank you @murthy21 for the share. #parenting #resetyourchildsbrain #kidsbeforetech #mentalhealth
