E. Katherine Kottaras is a contemplative writer, holistic teacher, and multimedia artist. As an Associate Professor of English at the community college level, she's proud of her work as a writing and mindfulness teacher for over two decades. She holds an M.A. in English from the University of California, Irvine, and an M.S. in Kinesiology, with a focus on Integrative Wellness, from Point Loma Nazarene University.
Katherine is the author of the critically-acclaimed young adult contemporary novels, HOW TO BE BRAVE (St. Martin’s Press, 2015) and THE BEST POSSIBLE ANSWER (St. Martin’s Press, 2016). She co-created YOGA ELEONORA on PillowFortTV, and she co-wrote the forthcoming picture book, A RAINBOW INSIDE MY BODY, with Vanitha Swaminathan, illustrated by Holly Hatam (Viking 2024). As a registered yoga teacher, an ACE-certified personal trainer, and an ACE-certified health coach, Katherine is passionate about bodily self-determination and health equity. She lives with chronic, invisible illness, and as such, she believes in holistic and inclusive approaches to expression, healing, and growth for all. In June 2023, her visual art piece, YOU WERE BORN OF LOVE, was selected by glendaleOUT for their exhibit, “MAPPING MY QUEER: Body Mapping Our Queer Identity," hosted by the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture. She's grateful for holistic opportunities to meditate on her body’s histories, presence, and healing futures through her written and visual works. She has served as a board member for the Children's Literature Council of Southern California and as a volunteer for We Need Diverse Books. Honored as PCC's 2019 Ally of the Year and recipient of the 2021 Above and Beyond Award, she champions marginalized students. Interested in how storytelling can (re)connect and (re)define worlds, she believes in an inclusive, empathetic, and loving future. Outside of her work, she enjoys gardening, woodworking, crafting, snuggling with fluffy animals, hiking, and drawing on kitchen walls. Learn more at: https://www.katherinekottaras.com. Connect with Katherine (she/they) on the medias: IG, YouTube, or LinkedIn. |
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Learn yoga, breathing exercises, and mindfulness through the rainbow of the chakras!
When I need to know how I am feeling, I can close my eyes and breathe. In an increasingly stressful world, it is more important than ever to help kids establish helpful tools to manage it. In this colorful meditation written by experts on healthy living, young readers will learn yoga poses, breathing exercises, and more through the colorful rainbow inside them: the chakras. With a playful and imaginative approach, children can find energy and better understand their feelings by focusing within. With accessible information about the history of yoga and ayurveda, A Rainbow Inside My Body reveals how when the mind, body, and spirit are balanced, we can make better decisions and respond to stress in a peaceful way. Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers July 9, 2024 9780593465691 E. Katherine Kottaras is the author of two critically acclaimed YA novels, How to Be Brave and The Best Possible Answer. Currently an Associate Professor of English at Pasadena City College, she is also a certified yoga teacher, personal trainer, and health coach. She holds master's degrees in English and Kinesiology. She lives in Southern California with her family. Vanitha Swaminathan was raised in Eastern India and learned mindfulness practices from her parents. Twice a year, she returns to India to help her mother with her yoga practice. She graduated from the University of Sheffield, UK, with a master's degree in education and has taught on two different continents for over forty years. She currently lives in California with her husband, two sons, and three grandchildren. Holly Hatam is a three-time New York Times bestselling illustrator, having worked on books like Dear Girl by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Hair Twins by Raakhee Mirchandani. She lives in Waterloo, Ontario, with her husband and son. |