Silent Hour™ is a land‑rooted mindfulness practice born in Chattanooga—the city where I healed, listened, and learned to build intentional quiet into a daily rhythm. Rooted on Cherokee homeland and shaped by my own journey of stillness, Silent Hour™ has grown from a personal ritual into a global offering. Whether through hikes, workshops, the book, or the app, Silent Hour™ invites anyone, anywhere, to slow down, ground themselves, and reconnect with the deeper rhythms beneath everyday noise.
THE ART OF ROOTING™ — The Art Therapy Experience (Second Edition)
A cultural learning tool for people of any age, classrooms, community programs, and intentional spaces.
Overview
The Art of Rooting™ — The Art Therapy Experience is a creative educational resource designed by award‑winning author, multidisciplinary artist, and cultural storyteller N’nako Kandé. This Second Edition blends art, mindfulness, and cultural memory, offering accessible activities that support emotional grounding, literacy development, and creative exploration.
Created for learners of all ages, the book invites readers to slow down, color with intention, and engage with themes of identity, heritage, and personal reflection. It is used in classrooms, community programs, youth groups, wellness spaces, and cultural institutions.
Part of a Larger Educational Series
This book is one title within the growing Art of Rooting™ ecosystem — a suite of creative tools designed to support grounding, cultural awareness, and intentional creativity.
The original Art of Rooting book (2023) won the International Impact Book Award in 2024. The series currently includes the original Art of Rooting, three coloring & activity books and some digital (e-books) micro-lessons series. Visit the LinkTree to explore the catalog N'nako Kandé Official: TikTok, Instagram | Linktree
What’s Inside
• Mindful coloring pages
• Cultural storytelling prompts
• Creative reflection exercises
• Accessible activities for group or individual use
• Grounding practices for emotional regulation
• Artwork inspired by African textile memory and ancestral rhythm
Who It’s For
This book is for any, and everyone, regardless of their age
• Schools & educational programs
• Literacy initiatives
• Community centers
• Museums & cultural institutions
• Youth development organizations
• Wellness and therapeutic settings
• Families seeking intentional creative time
Availability
You can find The Art Therapy Experience at:
• Hunter Museum of American Art Gift Shop ( This September 2026)
• Audubon Acres Gift Shop at the Chattanooga Audubon Society
• Amazon
• Nakivoire.com (direct purchase)
• Wholesale bundles for institutions, literacy programs, and community groups
Purchase Options
Single Copy
Available for direct purchase through Nakivoire.com and Amazon.
Bundles
Bundle pricing is available for small groups, classrooms, workshops, and community programs.
Wholesale Orders
Discounted wholesale pricing is available for:
• Schools
• Museums
• Literacy programs
• Educational institutions
• Community organizations
• Large group orders
To request wholesale pricing or bundle rates, email: kandennako@gmail.com
N’nako Kandé is an award‑winning author, multidisciplinary artist, and cultural storyteller based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her work centers on grounding, ceremony, and the preservation of cultural memory through art, writing, textiles, and community engagement. She is also the creator of Silent Hour™, Chattanooga’s first nature‑based mindfulness app.
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Wholesale & Bundle Requests Email: kandennako@gmail.com
