FINDING OM

WRITTEN BY RASHMI BISMARK, MD, MPH ILLUSTRATED BY MORGAN HUFF PUBLISHED BY MANGO AND MARIGOLD PRESS

Finding Om is Jersey resident Rashmi Bismark’s debut picture book. Inspired by her family and experiences sharing mindfulness with her children, Dr. Bismark introduces readers to an accessible illustration of what meditation can look like for a child.

The story follows Anu, an Indian African girl who explores the mantra OM with her beloved grandfather, Appuppa. As her exploration unfolds, she begins to uncover techniques of mindfulness that readers can explore along with her. Full of delightful, vibrant illustrations, Finding Om brings curiosity, joy, and peace alive. This multicultural, intergenerational story is sure to become a staple in classrooms and homes across the world.

Award winning actress, author, and advocate, Sheetal Sheth shares, “Finding Om is a glorious, charming, must-have in every child 's library. In an increasingly frenetic world, it's never been more important to teach our children peace. Such a powerful and necessary book to guide our children how to connect to themselves and the world around us.”

Paired with the book is a free educational guide, available to download through the publisher’s website. It includes guided meditation practices and reflection activities as well as a secti on on the cultural relevance of OM.

Finding Om is currently available on Amazon.co.uk. For more details and links to the curriculum guide, visit www.MangoandMarigoldPress.com

(FUN FACT: Finding Om’s main character is based on the author’s daughter who is currently head girl at St. George’s Preparatory School. Congratulations to the Class of 2020!)